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DISCOUNTENANCED

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Discountenanced.

Discountenanced - as a verb

Look with disfavor on

Example: "The republic soon discountenanced its few friends"

Show disapproval by discouraging

Example: "Any measure tending to fuse invalids into a class with special privileges should be discountenanced"

Discountenanced - as an adjective

Deprecated

Disliked

Example Sentences

"His behavior at the party was discountenanced by everyone."
"The company discountenanced the use of personal cell phones during work hours."
"The teacher discountenanced cheating on the exam."
"The politician's remarks discountenanced many voters."
"The coach discountenanced unsportsmanlike conduct from his players."
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Word Game Points

Is DISCOUNTENANCED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, discountenanced is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISCOUNTENANCED has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is DISCOUNTENANCED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, discountenanced is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISCOUNTENANCED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.

Is DISCOUNTENANCED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, discountenanced is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISCOUNTENANCED has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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