frowning (at or on)

verb

present participle of frown (at or on)
as in disliking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frowning (at or on)
  1. disliking
  2. deploring
  3. denying
  4. revoking
  5. refusing
  6. rejecting
  7. disapproving
  8. disallowing
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  • The result is not a simple story of locals disliking tourists.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • China and Russia are often described as caring deeply about sovereignty and disliking regime change for that reason.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of disliking
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  • Regardless of the level of material damage, Shiites are deploring the physical and spiritual assaults against their sacred landscape.
    — Mary Thurlkill, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of deploring
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  • But there’s no denying McIlroy was looking sleek with his Masters jacket, which was accompanied by a white shirt and green tie to match.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Responsible leadership means proactively preparing the enterprise workforce for this imminent organizational down-sizing and structural workplace transition rather than denying its clear historical inevitability.
    — Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of denying
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  • Another decision allows the administration to proceed with revoking temporary legal status for hundreds of thousands of immigrants.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 June 2026
  • Zelensky formally responded on Saturday in a decidedly undiplomatic post on X, subtly trashing the Polish government for revoking his award while not doing so with other historical awardees that many would object to.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 June 2026
Definition of revoking
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  • The lawsuit states that Kuka has singlehandedly caused irreparable harm to Boca View by refusing to abide by Florida law and the association’s own bylaws in order to further her self-serving agenda.
    — Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • While his blunt and disruptive approach can alienate others, the character illustrates that disruptive leaders often accelerate innovation by asking questions and refusing to accept the status quo.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of refusing
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  • As with any tax relief company, there are complaints about the IRS rejecting a settlement or the company not getting enough relief.
    — Nick Perry, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Florida leads the nation with 375 active 287(g) agreements, and Attorney General James Uthmeier has previously threatened officials in Fort Myers and Key West with removal from office for rejecting such deals.
    — Jessica Lipscomb, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of rejecting
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  • Margo, a staunch Conservative neighbor of the couple, was disapproving of the pair’s decisions, and Keith’s performance would win her the 1977 BAFTA TV Award for best light entertainment.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026
  • Ahead of the final season, the Game of Thrones cast gathered to read through the series' last episodes, and some actors appeared either distraught or disapproving of how things ended.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
Definition of disapproving
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  • Jayed ruled that Waldermar Anton collided with the keeper while the ball was airborne, disallowing the goal.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
  • Including or disallowing South Korea in a global index has material consequences.
    — Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Definition of disallowing
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“Frowning (at or on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frowning%20%28at%20or%20on%29. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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