frown on

1. Regard with disapproval or distaste, as in Pat frowns on bad language. this idiom transfers the disapproving facial expression to the thought it expresses. [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

And third, the Supreme Court has frowned on recent presidents who relied on old laws to justify bold, new, costly regulations.

From Los Angeles Times

What he wears that is noticeable is the heavy frown on his face.

From Los Angeles Times

The music that had been frowned on by the bosses in the 70s was now classic rock and he had a loyal fanbase who recognised him as one of their own.

From BBC

Owners might initially frown on a woman being a jockey.

From BBC

But Johnson’s biracial relationship and family situation was frowned on by many Americans.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• decry 
• denounce 
• deplore 
• dislike 
• oppose 
• reject 
• veto