4 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Frown \Frown\, v. i. [imp. &, p. p. {Frowned}; p. pr & vb n.
{Frowning}.] [OF. froignier F. frogner in se refrogner se
renfrogner to knit the brow, to frown; perh. of Teutonic
origin; cf It in frigno wrinkled, frowning, Prov. It
frignare to cringe the face, to make a wry face, dial. Sw
fryna to make a wry face,]
1. To contract the brow in displeasure, severity, or
sternness; to scowl; to put on a stern, grim, or surly
look
The frowning wrinkle of her brow. --Shak.
2. To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with
disfavor or threateningly; to lower; as polite society
frowns upon rudeness.
The sky doth frown and lower upon our army. --Shak.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Frown \Frown\, v. t.
To repress or repel by expressing displeasure or disapproval;
to rebuke with a look as frown the impudent fellow into
silence.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Frown \Frown\, n.
1. A wrinkling of the face in displeasure, rebuke, etc.; a
sour, severe, or stere look a scowl.
His front yet threatens, and his frowns command.
--Prior.
Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other
maidens are --H.
Coleridge.
2. Any expression of displeasure; as the frowns of
Providence; the frowns of Fortune.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
frown
n : a facial expression of dislike or displeasure [syn: {scowl}]
v : wrinkle one's forehead in a sign of disapproval [syn: {glower},
{lower}]
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