1. to make someone feel embarrassed, ashamed, or confused; to disturb the composure of
2. to refuse to approve of or support; to discourage or disapprove
Usage: formal or archaic

Examples

• The unexpected question seemed to discountenance the speaker, who paused awkwardly.
• Her critical remarks were meant to discountenance his overconfidence.
• The principal did not discountenance the students' efforts to organize a charity event.
• Nothing could discountenance him; he remained calm and composed throughout the ordeal.
• The teacher's stern look discountenanced the misbehaving students.
• They sought to discountenance any opposition to their proposal.
• His rude behavior discountenanced everyone at the dinner table.