frowned

Martin frowned inwardly at the citation of that worthy gentleman, and went on: I put stamps on all my manuscripts and started them off to the editors again.

Chapter 22 2010

Quintana glanced at the Saint again; but the Saint, who understood every word as easily as if it had been spoken in English, frowned back at him with the worried expression of a man who is trying hard to understand and failing in the attempt.

The Saint in Action Charteris, Leslie 1937

Martin frowned inwardly at the citation of that worthy gentleman, and went on: I put stamps on all my manuscripts and started them off to the editors again.

Chapter 22 1908

In saner times, "prove it's not true" would be a phrase frowned on in an innocent until proven guilty culture.

MUNICH - AND A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING 2008

I dinna know all the words, but it says, ‘Six bird houses smile at great birds, green fire is in the sunup, arrow brings’” — she frowned, seeking the English word — “‘brings little hope birds.’”

Tai-Pan Clavell, James 1966

Sedition is kind of frowned upon – what with your ‘associates’ now being guests of the state.

Think Progress » GOP congressman calls out conservatives pushing ‘blatant misinformation’ about the Census. 2010

Polly kind of frowned and looked a little apprehensive, clearly wondering where I was going with this.

Apoxalyptic ewe are here 2008

It's more popular in Asia and Europe as in the US it's kind of frowned upon.

WATCH: World's Tallest Model Wrestles Men For Money Hilary Moss 2010

It's more popular in Asia and Europe as in the US it's kind of frowned upon.

WATCH: World's Tallest Model Wrestles Men For Money Hilary Moss 2010

Then, "going to college in management was kind of frowned upon."

Excluding part-time students skews grad rates 2008