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discountenance Definition

dis·coun·tenance (dis ko̵unt′'n əns)

transitive verb -·nanced, -·nanc·ing

  1. to make ashamed or embarrassed; disconcert
  2. to refuse approval or support to; discourage

Etymology: dis- + countenance

discountenance Synonyms

discountenance

v.

disapprove, frown upon, reject, resist; see disapprove 1, discourage 1, oppose 1.

discountenance Usage Examples

Object

idea: Some schools discountenance the idea of robbing, and may agree that its exercise should be either optional or prohibited.