眉まゆをひそめる

expression, ichidan verb

knit one's brows; frown; raise one's eyebrows

Describes a facial expression of discomfort, unease, disapproval, or mild surprise. The eyebrows are drawn together or raised slightly. Often used in negative contexts.

• 彼かれは不ふ快かいそうに眉まゆをひそめた。

  He knitted his brows in discomfort.

• その発はつ言げんに、彼かの女じょは眉まゆをひそめた。

  She frowned at that remark.