眉まゆをしかめる

expression, ichidan verb

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

Describes a facial expression of discomfort, unease, or disapproval. The kanji form 眉を顰める is rare and often considered a misreading of 眉をひそめる.

See also: 眉をひそめる

• 彼かれは痛いたみで眉まゆをしかめた。

  He knitted his brows in pain.

• 彼かの女じょは不ふ愉ゆ快かいそうに眉まゆをしかめた。

  She frowned in displeasure.