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discountenance Definition


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discountenance
verb
    1. To refuse support to someone or something.
    2. To discourage or show disapproval of someone or something.
      Thesaurus: discourage, demoralize, dishearten, dampen, daunt, dispirit.
    3. To embarrass someone.
      Thesaurus: shame, humiliate, embarrass, abash, humble, disconcert.
Etymology: 16c.



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