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 |
