frown on/upon

phrasal verb

frowned on/upon; frowning on/upon; frowns on/upon

: to disapprove of (something)

The company frowns on dating among employees.

Public expressions of affection are frowned upon in many cultures.

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There are two reasons rating agencies might frown on a move away from the advance, said Amanda Kass, an assistant professor in DePaul’s School of Public Service whose work has focused on public finance and pensions. —

Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Nov. 2024 The International Olympic Committee tends to frown on awarding two medals from one competition, such as combining scores from individuals into a team medal. —

Doug Ferguson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2024 Of course, some gray markets use bitcoin in the West, too, where industries may be legal, but the banks frown on them, like marijuana sales in some states and countries and things like that. —

Steven Ehrlich, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Hiring managers frown upon job seekers who rely on AI to do the work for them. —

Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for frown on/upon

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