\Frown\, v. i. [imp. &, p. p. {Frowned}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Frowning}.] [OF. froignier, F. frogner, in se refrogner, se
renfrogner, to knit the brow, to frown; perh. of Teutonic
origin; cf. It. in frigno wrinkled, frowning, Prov. It.
frignare to cringe the face, to make a wry face, dial. Sw.
fryna to make a wry face,]
1. To contract the brow in displeasure, severity, or
   sternness; to scowl; to put on a stern, grim, or surly
   look.
         The frowning wrinkle of her brow.     --Shak.
2. To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with
   disfavor or threateningly; to lower; as, polite society
   frowns upon rudeness.
         The sky doth frown and lower upon our army. --Shak.

\Frown\, v. t.
To repress or repel by expressing displeasure or disapproval;
to rebuke with a look; as, frown the impudent fellow into
silence.

\Frown\, n.
1. A wrinkling of the face in displeasure, rebuke, etc.; a
   sour, severe, or stere look; a scowl.
         His front yet threatens, and his frowns command.
                                               --Prior.
         Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other
         maidens are.                          --H.
                                               Coleridge.
2. Any expression of displeasure; as, the frowns of
   Providence; the frowns of Fortune.