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

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frown on

Source Word

frown on

Verb

figuratively

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

Japanese Meaning

（比喩的に）〜を良く思わない、嫌悪感や非難の意を示す / 〜に対して不賛成である

Many traditionalists frown on children using smartphones at the dinner table.

多くの伝統主義者は、食卓で子どもがスマートフォンを使うことを好ましく思わない。

Sense（1）

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

Coach frowns on smoking, even in the off-season.

frowns on

（ present singular third-person ）

frowning on

（ participle present ）

frowned on

（ participle past ）

frowned on

（ past ）