DISCOUNTENANCED - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

look with disfavor on

Example: The republic soon discountenanced its few friends

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

show disapproval by discouraging

Example: any measure tending to fuse invalids into a class with special privileges should be discountenanced

Synonyms

Discountenance