Definition of discountenance

• v. t. - To ruffle or discompose the countenance of; to put of countenance; to put to shame; to abash.
• v. t. - To refuse to countenance, or give the support of one's approval to; to give one's influence against; to restrain by cold treatment; to discourage.
• n. - Unfavorable aspect; unfriendly regard; cold treatment; disapprobation; whatever tends to check or discourage.