# frown vs frowned

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### frown
*noun · IPA /fɹaʊn/ · frequency rank #20,641*
A wrinkling of the forehead with the eyebrows brought together, typically indicating displeasure, severity, or concentration.

### frowned
*verb · IPA /fɹaʊnd/ · frequency rank #21,218*
simple past and past participle of frown

## Source
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