Discountenance

C2 16+

Synonyms of discountenance

Antonyms of discountenance

Collocations of discountenance

public opinion
Frequency: 70 %

His actions were discountenanced by public opinion.

social norms
Frequency: 60 %

Her behavior discountenanced the social norms of the community.

cultural traditions
Frequency: 50 %

The new law discountenanced the cultural traditions of the indigenous people.

political leaders
Frequency: 45 %

The decision of the president was discountenanced by political leaders.

religious beliefs
Frequency: 40 %

His actions discountenanced the religious beliefs of his community.

Idiomatic Expressions for discountenance

  • Phrase: to discountenance an idea
    Meaning: to discourage or oppose an idea
    Usage: The committee discountenanced the proposal to cut funding for the arts.