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frown

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/fraʊn/ · frown

To make a facial expression that shows displeasure or concentration, often by furrowing the brow.

Meanings

verbinformal

To make a facial expression that shows displeasure or concentration, often by furrowing the brow.

چہرے پر ناخوشی یا توجہ کے اظہار کے لیے بھوں چڑھانا۔

غصہ کرنا

ghussa karna

Synonyms

scowlgrimacelower one's browsبھوں چڑھاناچہرہ بگاڑناغصہغصے سے دیکھنا

Antonyms

smilegrinbeamمسکراناہنسناچمکنا

Common Collocations

  • frown upon
  • frown in disapproval
  • frown with concentration

Example Sentences

She frowned when she heard the bad news.

جب اسے خراب خبر ملی تو اس نے غصہ کیا۔

Jab use kharab khabar mili to us ne ghussa kiya.

He frowned at his homework because it was too difficult.

اس نے اپنے ہوم ورک پر غصہ کیا کیونکہ یہ بہت مشکل تھا۔

Us ne apne homework par ghussa kiya kyunki yeh bohat mushkil tha.

Don't frown at me; I was only joking.

مجھ پر غصہ نہ کرو؛ میں تو صرف مذاق کر رہا تھا۔

Mujh par ghussa na karo; main to sirf mazaq kar raha tha.

Easily Confused With

scowl:Scowling is a more intense form of frowning, indicating stronger displeasure.

Word Family

frown
nounغصہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

A frown looks like a downward curve, similar to a sad face.

Picture a sad face with furrowed brows when you think of frowning.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

غصے میں عقل نہیں آتی

ghusse mein aqal nahi aati

In anger, one loses their sense.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "frunian" — to frown, to scowl

First known use: 14th century

The word 'frown' has its roots in Old English, gradually evolving in form and meaning through Middle English.