frowned

Meanings

• Verb

  Expressing disapproval or displeasure by wrinkling the forehead and frowning.

  - "He frowned when he tasted the bitter coffee."
  - "She frowned at the unpleasant smell."

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Synonyms

scowl

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with frowned
frown , clown , town , gown , crown , frown , renown , allow , vow , now , wow

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Variants

List of all variants of frowned that leads to same result
frown , frowned , frowner , frowners , frowning , frowningly , frowns

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The Old English word 'frowan' meant 'to wrinkle the forehead' and is the origin of the modern English word 'frown'.

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Trivia

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1. The human face can make up to 10,000 different expressions, but the most common expression is a smile.

2. Frowning can help reduce stress and anxiety by releasing tension in the facial muscles.

3. The longest recorded frown lasted for 45 minutes and was achieved by a man named Lee Thompson from England.

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Related Concepts

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1. Facial Expressions: Frowning is a type of facial expression that communicates disapproval, displeasure, or concentration.

2. Emotions: Frowning is a physical manifestation of the emotion of displeasure or disapproval.

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Culture

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Frowning is a universal expression of disapproval or displeasure, and it can be found in various forms of art, literature, and music. In literature, frowning is often used to describe a character's emotions, such as in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' where Lady Macbeth frowns when she realizes her husband's plan to kill the king.

How to Memorize "frowned"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine making a face where you wrinkle your forehead and squint your eyes. This is the 'frown' expression.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'frown' with the idea of disapproval or displeasure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Frown means Disapprove' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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