discountenanced
Expressed strong disfavor
Discountenanced means met with disapproval or disfavor.
To discountenance someone is to show disapproval through expression or manner, withdrawing support or encouragement: The elders discountenanced any talk of reform.
The word suggests making someone feel unwelcome or out of favor, often through cold reception rather than direct rebuke.
Prevented through intimidation
- dissuadedPersuaded not to
- dauntedIntimidated into hesitation
- disheartenedLost confidence or hope
- demoralizedStripped of confidence
dispirited · deflated · demotivated · intimidated · overawed · thwarted · chastened · disconcerted
Regarded with disfavor
- condemnedOfficially declared unfit
- censuredFormally disapproved of
- rebukedSharply criticized for fault
- reproachedBlamed with disappointment
reprimanded · denounced · criticized · chastised · decried · disparaged · rejected · vetoed
deterred
Prevented through intimidation
- dissuadedPersuaded not to
- dauntedIntimidated into hesitation
- disheartenedLost confidence or hope
demoralized · dispirited · deflated · demotivated · intimidated · overawed · thwarted · chastened · disconcerted · unsettled
frowned upon
Regarded with disfavor
- condemnedOfficially declared unfit
- censuredFormally disapproved of
- rebukedSharply criticized for fault
reproached · reprimanded · denounced · criticized · chastised · decried · disparaged · rejected · vetoed · spurned
discountenancedencouraged
Gave support and confidence
countenanced · approved · sanctioned · endorsed · backed
discountenancedunabashed
Feeling no shame
unashamed · composed · unfazed · emboldened · unperturbed