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frowned

[/fraʊnd/]
verb
franzido
1. past tense of frown; to furrow one's brow in displeasure, concentration, or confusion
She frowned at the broken vase.
Ela franziu a testa para o vaso quebrado.
2. to express disapproval or displeasure through facial expression
He frowned upon their behavior.
Ele desaprovava o comportamento deles.
Synonyms
scowledgrimacedpouted
Antonyms
smiledgrinned

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
franzeu a testa
most common expression
Rio de Janeiro
franzeu a testa
standard usage
São Paulo
franzeu a testa
standard usage
Portugal
franziu a testa
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

frowned upon
frowned at someone
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