frown upon


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frown upon

To show one's disapproval of something. I just know my mother frowns upon my decision to go to a state school. Please stop frowning upon my choice and support me!
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However, the girls don't feel comfortable playing these sports, as the boys don't like the idea of girls playing such sports and often frown upon it.
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