Frown
Frown noun - A twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval.
Usage example: it was clear from the frown on the CEO's face that sales were headed in the wrong direction
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Synonyms for Frown
Glare is a synonym for frown in scowl topic. In some cases you can use "Glare" instead the word "Frown" as a verb or a noun. popular alternative
Glare
Glare verb - To look with anger or disapproval.
Usage example: don't glare at me like that when I tell you “no”
Frown is a synonym for glare in scowl topic. You can use "Frown" instead the word "Glare" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as angry stare, dirty look, stare angrily, give a dirty look. popular alternative
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| mild | mild frown | mild glare |
| proper | proper frown | proper glare |
| simple | simple frown | simple glare |
| perpetual | perpetual frown | perpetual glare |
| Other adjectives: constant, stern, cold, subtle, permanent, angry, disapproving, menacing, eyed. | ||
Common collocations
| way | frown way | glare way |
Both words in one sentence
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Perpetual Frowner: Vorenus seems to frown even when he smiles, a Death Glare ensues when he is angered.
Source: Series / Rome -
This gets really unsettling when her personality goes from "cracked" to "broken;" she can have a sad frown on and be cozying up to someone, and be one flash-frame perspective-switch away from a horrible glare, fangs, and death threats.
Source: Western Animation / ReBoot -
He also has Big Ol' Eyebrows, a perpetual frown, and a permanent Death Glare.
Source: Face of a Thug
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