Looking for the meaning of the word DISCOUNTENANCES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DISCOUNTENANCES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Discountenance
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈskaʊntɪnəns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
refuse to approve of
Short Definition:refuse to approve of
Examples:- the best solution to alcohol abuse is a healthy family life where alcohol consumption is discountenanced
Definition:
disturb the composure of
Short Definition:disturb composure of
Examples:- Amanda was not discountenanced by the accusation
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