Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
discountenance
verb
/dɪsˈkaʊntə vəns/
Definition
To show disapproval of something or to discourage an action.
Examples
- She discountenanced his proposal for a new project.
- The teacher discountenanced any form of cheating in her classroom.
- His loud objections discountenanced the idea in the meeting.
Meaning
The act of disapproving or preventing someone from doing something.
Synonyms
- disapprove
- discourage
- oppose
