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01. The teacher [frowned] when the student told her he had forgotten his homework.
02. The child had a big [frown] on his face when he walked off the field.
03. The weather seems to be [frowning] on our plans for a picnic this weekend.
04. The old woman had a troubled [frown] on her face as she opened the letter.
05. The little boy's smile turned to a [frown] when he opened his present, and saw that it was just socks and underwear.
06. The old man had a big [frown] on his face when he came to the door.
07. It takes more of your face muscles to [frown] than it does to smile, so why not smile all the time?
08. Management [frowns] on romantic relationships between employees in this company.
09. It has been determined that one brow wrinkle is the result of 200,000 [frowns].
10. It takes 17 facial muscles to smile, but 42 to [frown].
11. Justine Milton once remarked, "Never [frown], even when you're sad because you never know when someone is falling in love with your smile."
12. Jim Biggs once said that before you put on a [frown], make absolutely sure there are no smiles available.
13. There is a Jewish proverb which observes that the man who gives little with a smile gives more than the man who gives much with a [frown].
14. The boss just [frowned], and said he'd think about it when I asked him for a raise.
15. Stevie Wonder sang, "A [frowning] face can't bring out the beauty that you are."

Grammatical examples in English. 2013.

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  • frown´er — frown «frown», noun, verb. –n. 1. a wrinkling of the forehead in deep thought, anger, or disapproval: »a frown of concentration. 2. any expression or show of disapproval: »Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are (Hartley… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Frown — (froun), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Frowned} (fround); 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.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • frown — vb Frown, scowl, glower, lower, gloom are comparable when they mean to put on a dark or malignant countenance or aspect. Frown commonly implies a stern face and contracted brows that express displeasure, disapprobation, anger, or contempt {that… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • 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. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • frown — frown·er; frown·ing·ly; frown; …   English syllables

  • Frown — Frown, n. 1. A wrinkling of the face in displeasure, rebuke, etc.; a sour, severe, or stern look; a scowl. [1913 Webster] His front yet threatens, and his frowns command. Prior. [1913 Webster] Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • frown — ► VERB 1) furrow one s brows in an expression indicating disapproval, displeasure, or concentration. 2) (frown on/upon) disapprove of. ► NOUN ▪ an expression of this type. DERIVATIVES frowning adjective. ORIGIN …   English terms dictionary

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  • frown on — frown (up)on (Roget s Thesaurus II) verb To have or express an unfavorable opinion of: deprecate, disapprove, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, object. Idioms: hold no brief for, not go for, take a dim view of, take exception to. See LIKE …   English dictionary for students

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