discountenance
Translation
to show disapproval of, to refuse to approve of, to disconcert
Examples
The committee will discountenance any unethical behavior.
The committee will show disapproval of any unethical behaviour.
His rude comment seemed to discountenance her.
His rude comment seemed to disconcert her.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to show disapproval of (sth.) The committee will discountenance any unethical behavior.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disapprove, frown upon, disconcert; Antonyms: approve, countenance, encourage
Etymology
From 'dis-' (not, opposite of) + 'countenance' (facial expression, approval). Literally, 'to show a face of disapproval'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'discounting' someone's 'countenance' (face/approval). You are refusing to give them your approving face.