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FROWNING

(adj.sat, verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Frowning.

Frowning - as an adjective satellite

Showing displeasure or anger

Frowning - as a verb

To have a frown on one's face.

Example: "She frowned when i told her the news."

To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with disfavour or threateningly.

Example: "Noisy gossip in the library is frowned upon."

To repress or repel by expressing displeasure or disapproval; to rebuke with a look.

Example: "Let us frown the impudent fellow into silence."

To communicate by frowning.

Example: "Frank frowned his displeasure with my proposal."

Frowning - as a noun

The act of giving a frown.

Example Sentences

"She had a frowning expression on her face when she heard the news."
"The dark clouds and frowning sky signaled an approaching storm."
"He walked into the room with a frowning look on his face."
"The frowning child stared defiantly at his parents."
"She greeted him with a frowning face, clearly upset about something."
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Word Game Points

Is FROWNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, frowning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FROWNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is FROWNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, frowning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FROWNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is FROWNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, frowning is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FROWNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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