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How to pronounce “discountenance

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Pronunciation guide for discountenance

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of discountenance with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
True Stuff from Old BooksNumber two is "discountenance."
Definition summary
(transitive) To have an unfavorable opinion of; to deprecate or disapprove of.

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How to pronounce discountenance

True Stuff from Old Books

Number two is "discountenance."

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “discountenance

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To have an unfavorable opinion of; to deprecate or disapprove of.
  • (transitive) To abash, embarrass or disconcert.
  • (transitive) To refuse countenance or support to; to discourage.
  • [Noun]
  • Cold treatment; disapprobation.

Practice Nearby Words

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