frowned

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scowl v.
disapprove v.

VERB

scowl

Synonyms

STRONGEST

glare glower grimace pout

STRONG

gloom lower sulk

WEAK

cloud up do a slow burn give a dirty look give the evil eye knit brows look black look daggers look stern

Antonyms

STRONGEST

grin smile

WEAK

approve condone encourage

VERB

disapprove

Synonyms

STRONG

deprecate discountenance discourage disesteem disfavor dislike object

WEAK

discommend look askance at not take kindly to show displeasure take a dim view of

Antonyms

STRONG

approve

WEAK

condone encourage grin smile

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frowned

Expressing our rage at all that, however, is still frowned upon.

From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026

Henderson said he only realized the solicitation he’d been asked to do might be frowned upon after Orchid told him as much at their meal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

In the past, administrators "frowned upon trade schools, they wanted to steer everybody to go to college."

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

It was meant to address concerns about hygiene and safety, but the law also played into social norms in a conservative country where body art is still deeply frowned upon.

From BBC ● May 29, 2026

I glanced back down at the list and frowned.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin