frown
verb (used without object)
to contract the brow, as in displeasure or deep thought; scowl.
frowns
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pluralof frown.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof frown (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
frownverb (used without object)to contract the brow, as in displeasure or deep thought; scowl.
Example Sentences
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Dogs are exceptionally skilled at reading human emotions, from smiles and laughter to frowns and tears.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
Peet has wrinkles on her face, her forehead moves, and when she frowns, she frowns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
“I do from time to time get frowns and stares and questioning looks which is quite disconcerting…but they’ll let me go about my business.”
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2024
And generally, the law frowns on making a person’s status—rather than their actions—the basis of a crime or a lawsuit.
From Slate ● May 13, 2024
She frowns deeply, shaking her head in frustration.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
