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discountenanced

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verb

past tense of discountenance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for discountenanced
Verb
  • Some countries are generally well-liked around the globe, some are simply accepted, and some are actively disliked—even hated.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Others disliked the richest man in the world playing such a prominent role.
    Time, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • But this year’s bash is looking a little more abashed.
    New York Times, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2021
  • Delphine Hicks—Caroline had waited for her beside the church steps one First Sunday (big meeting day) and had thrown her to the ground and robbed the abashed vampire of her underthings.
    Zora Neale Hurston, Harper's magazine, 6 Jan. 2020
Verb
  • Some of Mangione's supporters have left messages of praise for him, while others have criticized the fundraising efforts.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Bo French, the chairman of the Tarrant County, Texas, GOP, criticized Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti, alleging that an emphasis on DEI programs had undermined the military's effectiveness.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.
    Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Many were left confused as to how or why the Yankees couldn't have matched that number to bring the Gold Glove first baseman to the Bronx.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Currently, some prescribing physicians are likely unaware if patients have disordered eating tendencies, either because the symptoms slip through the cracks, the patient actively conceals them, or the patient is too embarrassed to bring them up, Wassenaar explained.
    Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 20 May 2025
  • Perhaps Jennifer was still embarrassed by the unintentional self-exposure of What Party?
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 17 May 2025
Adjective
  • My main criticism is its withdrawn camera, which is set too far away from the action in most stages.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Parents watch as their once-curious children become withdrawn, dreading school instead of embracing it.
    Claudia Nachtigal, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Economists and geopolitical experts, however, are more reserved in their appraisal of the agreement.
    Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
  • Drizzle with about 2 tablespoons of the reserved marinade and toss to coat.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • These meta-references might have registered as little more than self-conscious tics, but Robinson’s aggressively eccentric performance gives them a prickly, ultimately disturbing sense of purpose.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 16 May 2025
  • If you’re rusty on bar etiquette or self-conscious about how to act on a night out, John deBary is here to help.
    Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2025
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“Discountenanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discountenanced. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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