frowns
Because it is a word with a single syllable, frowns is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions offrowns
- 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.
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."
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