frown

Definitions


[fraʊn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- furrow one's brows in an expression indicating disapproval, displeasure, or concentration
(e.g: he frowned as he reread the letter)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French froignier, from froigne ‘surly look’, of Celtic origin


[fraʊn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a facial expression indicating disapproval, displeasure, or concentration, characterized by a furrowing of one's brows
(e.g: a frown of disapproval)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French froignier, from froigne ‘surly look’, of Celtic origin




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