VERB: "to contract the brow in displeasure" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to contract the brow in displeasure" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
(verb)
1. look angry or sullen, wrinkle one’s forehead, as if to signal disapproval

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DISPLEASURE (noun)
1. the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
CONTRACT (verb)
1. become smaller or draw together
2. enter into a contractual arrangement
CONTRACT (noun)
1. (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
2. a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid

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