Uk English Meaning of discountenance
discourage
Other Uk English words related to discourage
Nearest Words of discountenance
Definitions and Meaning of discountenance in English
discountenance (v)
look with disfavor on
show disapproval by discouraging
discountenance (v. t.)
To ruffle or discompose the countenance of; to put of countenance; to put to shame; to abash.
To refuse to countenance, or give the support of one's approval to; to give one's influence against; to restrain by cold treatment; to discourage.
discountenance (n.)
Unfavorable aspect; unfriendly regard; cold treatment; disapprobation; whatever tends to check or discourage.
FAQs About the word discountenance
discourage
look with disfavor on, show disapproval by discouragingTo ruffle or discompose the countenance of; to put of countenance; to put to shame; to abash., To refuse
disapproval,Dislike,condemnation,criticism,disapproval,disdain,displeasure,Hostility,objection,rejection
Approval,Approval,favour,Praise,acclaim,commendation,Endorsement,endorsement,sanction,sympathy
discounted => discounted, discountable => discountable, discount store => Discount store, discount rate => Discount rate, discount house => Discount store,
