DISCOUNTENANCE
(verb, noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Discountenance.
Discountenance - as a verb
Look with disfavor on
Example: "The republic soon discountenanced its few friends"
Show disapproval by discouraging
Example: "Any measure tending to fuse invalids into a class with special privileges should be discountenanced"
Discountenance - as a noun
Cold treatment; disapprobation.
Example Sentences
"I discountenanced his proposal to raise taxes."
"The company discountenances any form of workplace discrimination."
"The coach discountenanced the use of foul language among his players."
"She discountenanced his inappropriate behavior at the party."
"The teacher discountenanced cheating on exams."
Word Game Points
Is DISCOUNTENANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, discountenance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISCOUNTENANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is DISCOUNTENANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, discountenance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISCOUNTENANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.
Is DISCOUNTENANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, discountenance is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISCOUNTENANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
