Words Like DISCOUNTENANCE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to DISCOUNTENANCE.
1 Alternative Words Similar to discountenance
10 definitions of discountenance
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 one's approval to; to give one's influence against; to restrain by cold treatment; to discourage.
3
Unfavorable aspect; unfriendly regard; cold treatment; disapprobation; whatever tends to check or discourage.
5
show disapproval by discouraging
6
To view or treat with disfavor.
7
To put out of countenance; disconcert.
8
Disfavor or disapproval.
9
To put out of countenance; put to shame; abash.
10
To set the countenance against; show disapprobation of; hence, to discourage, check, or restrain: as, to discountenance the use of wine; to discountenance the frivolities of the age.