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1discountenance
verb dis·coun·te·nance \dis-ˈkau̇n-tə-nən(t)s, -ˈkau̇nt-nən(t)s\
Definition of DISCOUNTENANCE
transitive verb
1
: abash, disconcert
2
: to look with disfavor on : discourage by evidence of disapproval <discountenanced all bellicose statements>
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First Known Use of DISCOUNTENANCE
1580
2discountenance
noun
Definition of DISCOUNTENANCE
First Known Use of DISCOUNTENANCE
1580
Related to DISCOUNTENANCE
- Synonyms
- deprecation, disapprobation, disapproval, disesteem, disfavor, dislike, displeasure
- Antonyms
- approbation, approval, favor
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