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Definition of Discountenance
1. Verb. Look with disfavor on. "The republic soon discountenanced its few friends"
Generic synonyms: Shame
2. Verb. Show disapproval by discouraging. "Any measure tending to fuse invalids into a class with special privileges should be discountenanced"
Generic synonyms: Disapprove
Definition of Discountenance
1. v. t. To ruffle or discompose the countenance of; to put of countenance; to put to shame; to abash.
2. n. Unfavorable aspect; unfriendly regard; cold treatment; disapprobation; whatever tends to check or discourage.
Definition of Discountenance
1. [v -NANCED, -NANCING, -NANCES]
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