discountenanced

[US]/dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/
[UK]/dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

Translation

vt.to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed; to disapprove of something; to confuse or agitate
n.disapproval

Phrases & Collocations

discountenanced behavior

discountenanced practices

discountenanced ideas

discountenanced actions

discountenanced policies

discountenanced proposals

discountenanced opinions

discountenanced methods

discountenanced measures

discountenanced trends

Example Sentences

the teacher discountenanced the idea of skipping classes.

his proposal was discountenanced by the committee.

she discountenanced any thoughts of quitting her job.

the manager discountenanced the use of outdated technology.

they discountenanced the notion that money could buy happiness.

the law discountenanced any form of discrimination.

his behavior was discountenanced by his peers.

the school discountenanced bullying in any form.

experts discountenanced the rumors about the project's failure.

she discountenanced the idea of moving to a new city.

the teacher discountenanced the idea of cheating during exams.

his proposal was discountenanced by the board members.

they discountenanced the notion that money can buy happiness.

the manager discountenanced any form of harassment in the workplace.

she discountenanced the rumors about her personal life.

his actions discountenanced the trust that others had in him.

they discountenanced the use of plastic bags in the community.

the committee discountenanced any changes to the original plan.

her comments discountenanced the effectiveness of the new policy.

the scientist discountenanced the previous theories about climate change.

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