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discountenanced

The correct spelling is discountenanced.

How to pronounce discountenanced

verb

Say it like: Dis-cow-nte-nan-sed

The correct spelling is discountenanced. To have an unfavorable opinion of; to deprecate or disapprove of.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To have an unfavorable opinion of; to deprecate or disapprove of.
  2. 2.To abash, embarrass or disconcert.
  3. 3.To refuse countenance or support to; to discourage.

adjective

  1. 1.Deprecated
  2. 2.Disliked

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