Discountenanced

/dɪsˈkaʊntənənst/ verb

Definition

Past tense of discountenance: showed disapproval of; refused to accept or acknowledge; displayed disfavor toward.

Etymology

From discountenance (dis- + countenance) with the -ed past tense suffix. Follows standard English verb conjugation patterns.

Kelly Says

In historical texts, you'll find phrases like 'the king discountenanced the rebellion,' meaning he showed his disapproval by changing his manner toward those involved!

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