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merriam webster
to be frowned upon
para ser mal visto
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to, be, frowned, upon.
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frown verb

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frowned, has frowned, is frowning, frowns
fruncir el ceño, fruncir el entrecejo

Example sentences of
frown verb

  • •She was frowning when she entered the room, so I knew that she was annoyed about something.
  • •The boss just stood there and frowned at his assistant who, once again, was in trouble.
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Synonyms of
frown verb

scowl, glower

upon preposition

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en, sobre

Example sentences of
upon preposition

  • •He carefully placed the vase upon the table.
  • •They built their city upon a cliff overlooking the sea.
  • •She was seated upon a throne.
  • •an assault upon traditional values
  • •She was admitted to his office immediately upon her arrival.
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  • •That kind of behavior is frowned upon.
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