v. t.
How would one look from his majestic brow . . .
Discountenance her despised! Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
The hermit was somewhat discountenanced by this observation. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
A town meeting was convened to discountenance riot. Bancroft. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Unfavorable aspect; unfriendly regard; cold treatment; disapprobation; whatever tends to check or discourage. [ 1913 Webster ]
He thought a little discountenance on those persons would suppress that spirit. Clarendon. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who discountenances; one who disfavors. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]