FROWNS (AT OR ON) Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

frowns (at or on)

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present tense third-person singular of frown (at or on)

as in dislikes

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When Hank and Peggy meet a new family who has moved into the neighborhood, the Laotian Souphanousinphones, Hank immediately dislikes the father, Kahn, who is abrasive, competitive, and often rude.

— Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026
Kevin Carbonneau is one who dislikes the idea of closing the school.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of dislikes

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Stranded in a no-man’s land where everybody deplores toxic masculinity but the guys still need to be given something to do, the film doesn’t manage to contrive any actual fun.

— Caspar Salmon, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
But Goldsworthy deplores the city dweller’s notion of the countryside as a picturesque escape.

— Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026

Definition of deplores

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Isshin disapproves of the use of the Dragon’s Heritage and secretly helps Wolf rescue Kuro by directing his doctor, Emma, to tip off Wolf about Kuro’s location.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, whose team could be in a position to benefit from the latest ruling, not only disapproves of the new development, but also listed the many reasons as to why.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of disapproves

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One denies bond hearings to people who entered the country illegally and may be deported.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
The owner of the gas station where investigators say Robert Strang bought synthetic kratom denies that the pills found near the student's body came from his store.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of denies

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Fox calls the deaths tragic but rejects responsibility Covering any armed conflict by definition involves peril.

— David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026
The series backs up 25 years to a Connecticut farm where father Cyrus Trask (Tracy Letts), a peg-legged Civil War veteran, rejects Charles’ gift of a new knife in favor of Adam’s present of a stray puppy, creating a long trail of jealousy.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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