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DISCOUNTENANCES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Discountenances.

Discountenances - 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"

Example Sentences

"She discountenances any form of discrimination in the workplace."
"The teacher discountenances cheating on exams."
"His father discountenances his son's decision to drop out of school."
"The company discountenances unethical business practices."
"The community discountenances illegal activities."
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Word Game Points

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

DISCOUNTENANCES has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is DISCOUNTENANCES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, discountenances is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISCOUNTENANCES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.

Is DISCOUNTENANCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, discountenances is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISCOUNTENANCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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