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Meaning of frown on | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To disapprove of (something or someone, often a behavior); to express disapproval of (something or someone).

figuratively

Examples

“Coach frowns on smoking, even in the off-season.”
“The three "Greats" (Great Eastern, Great Central, and Great Northern) were prepared to amalgamate, but Parliament continued to frown on such proposals.”
“Is it because of her mother? said Lorraine. You think she'd frown on you?”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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