frown on
Regard with disapproval
To frown on something is to disapprove of it or regard it unfavorably: The company frowns on personal calls during work hours.
The phrase suggests quiet disapproval rather than outright prohibition—something tolerated but not welcomed.
Also frown upon, which sounds slightly more formal.
- disapproveJudge as wrong
- take a dim view ofRegard with disfavor
- condemnDeclare wrong or guilty
- deprecateExpress earnest disapproval
- discountenanceWithhold approval from
raise eyebrows · censure · dislike · look down on · turn up one's nose · deplore · scorn · taboo · bad form · rebuke · decry · denounce · cast aspersions · vilify · ostracize · criticize · disfavor · discouraged
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