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frowning

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "frowning" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

frowning

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

frowning is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, frowning is hyphenated as:

Definitions offrowning

1verb
  • 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."

1noun
  • The act of giving a frown.

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