noun
a feeling or expression of disapproval or opposition
verb
to show disapproval or opposition towards something
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The professor's decision to discountenance any form of cheating set a high standard for academic integrity.
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I discountenance any form of gossip in our office.
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I totally discountenance that kind of behavior.
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The judge's stern look seemed to discountenance any further outbursts in the courtroom.