a frown deepens
Frequency: 4.83.5 per million words
Similar to 'darken', suggesting the frown becomes more pronounced.
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Examples (10)
- Her frown deepened when the numbers didn't add up.
- As the storm clouds gathered, his frown deepened.
- The manager's frown deepens every time the phone rings.
- A frown deepens across her face while she reads the email.
- By the end of the meeting, his frown had deepened.
- The child's frown deepened into a scowl.
- Her frown is deepening as the deadline approaches.
- The professor's frown deepened at the careless mistake.
- If the delays continue, the customer's frown will deepen.
- After a brief pause, his frown deepened again.