meaning of discountenances

1. To ruffle or discompose the countenance of; to put of countenance; to put to shame; to abash.
2.
To refuse to countenance, or give the support of ones approval to; to give ones influence against; to restrain by cold treatment; to discourage.
3.
Unfavorable aspect; unfriendly regard; cold treatment; disapprobation; whatever tends to check or discourage.


Related Words

discountenance | discountenanced | discountenancer | discountenancing |

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