Synonyms of frowning (on or upon)

frowning (on or upon)

verb

present participle of frown (on or upon)

as in disliking

to hold an unfavorable opinion of

a usage that is frowned upon by some grammarians

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disliking
• disapproving (of)
• tutting (over or about)
• criticizing
• looking down one's nose (on)
• tut-tutting (over or about)
• rejecting
• misliking
• objecting (to)
• disesteeming
• deprecating
• denouncing
• discountenancing
• disfavoring
• reproving
• condemning
• tsk-tsking
• poohing
• reprehending
• disrelishing
• discommending
• scorning
• scolding
• pooh-poohing
• reprobating
• chiding
• censuring
• rebuking
• reproaching

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approving
• favoring
• liking
• supporting
• endorsing
• indorsing
• sanctioning
• enjoying
• loving
• digging
• grooving (on)
• delighting (in)
• reveling (in)
• relishing
• revelling (in)
• adoring
• fancying