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 Frown v. i. [imp. & p. p. Frowned p. pr. & vb. n. Frowning.]
 1. To contract the brow in displeasure, severity, or sternness; to scowl; to put on a stern, grim, or surly look.
    The frowning wrinkle of her brow.   --Shak.
 2. To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with disfavor or threateningly; to lower; as, polite society frowns upon rudeness.
    The sky doth frown and lower upon our army.   --Shak.