DISCOUNTENANCE


Meaning of DISCOUNTENANCE in English

v.

Pronunciation: dis- ' kau ̇ n-t ə -n ə n(t)s, - ' kau ̇ nt-n ə n(t)s

Function: transitive verb

Date: 1580

1 : ABASH , DISCONCERT

2 : to look with disfavor on : discourage by evidence of disapproval < discountenanced all bellicose statements>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.