Discountenance1. (v. t.) To view or treat with disfavor; to give one's influence against; to restrain by cold treatment; to discourage.
2. (v. t.) To ruffle or discompose the countenance of; to put of countenance; to put to shame; to abash.
3. (n.) Unfavorable aspect; unfriendly regard; cold treatment; disapprobation; whatever tends to check or discourage.
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