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Frown Upon

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition 1: To disapprove of something; consider it to be unacceptable or improper.

Example sentence 1: Many employers frown upon employees arriving late to work consistently.

Example sentence 2: Society tends to frown upon smoking in public places.

Example sentence 3: Some people frown upon eating with your mouth open.

Definition 2: To express disapproval or displeasure by using a facial expression where the eyebrows are brought together, and the forehead is wrinkled.

Example sentence 1: My teacher would always frown upon talking during class.

Example sentence 2: The disapproving mother frowned upon her daughter's choice of clothing.

Example sentence 3: Seeing his messy room, his parents frowned upon his lack of tidiness.

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