frown

A facial expression in which the eyebrows are brought together, and the forehead is wrinkled, usually indicating displeasure, sadness or worry, or less often confusion or concentration.

A facial expression in which the corners of the mouth are pointed down.

To have a frown on one's face.

"She frowned when I told her the news."

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

"Noisy gossip in the library is frowned upon."

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

"Let us frown the impudent fellow into silence."

To communicate by frowning.

"Frank frowned his displeasure with my proposal."