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frowns

  • plural of frown.
  • present tense form of frown (3rd person singular).

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Peet has wrinkles on her face, her forehead moves, and when she frowns, she frowns.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

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

Others dressed as mimes with frowns painted on their faces.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

He said he recalled a "couple of frowns" but that most welcomed him with open arms.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2023

She frowns with an expression just like one I might make if she was being particularly thickheaded.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black