Definitions

discommend

[dis-kuh-mend] / ˌdɪs kəˈmɛnd /

VERB

deprecate

Synonyms

STRONG

depreciate derogate detract discountenance disesteem disfavor disparage expostulate frown object pooh-pooh rip

WEAK

cut down to size disapprove of mudsling not go for poor-mouth protest against put down run down take dim view of take down take exception to

Antonyms

STRONG

approve commend compliment increase laud praise sanction

WEAK

build up endorse

VERB

disapprove

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decry denounce deplore dislike oppose reject veto

STRONG

blame censure chastise criticize damn deprecate detract disallow discountenance disesteem disfavor dismiss expostulate nix pan refuse remonstrate reprehend reprobate reprove slam spurn

WEAK

dispraise find fault with find unacceptable frown on look askance at look down on object to pass on set aside take dim view of take exception to turn down zing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow approve compliment praise ratify sanction

STRONG

accept commend endorse exalt laud permit promote welcome

WEAK

agree like love

VERB

discountenance

Synonyms

STRONG

condemn deprecate disapprove discourage disesteem disfavor dispute resist

WEAK

count me out frown on hold no brief for not go for not stand for object to put down take a dim view of take exception to

Antonyms

STRONG

agree approve endorse go along

WEAK

back countenance sanction support

VERB

frown

Synonyms

STRONG

deprecate discountenance discourage disesteem disfavor dislike object

WEAK

look askance at not take kindly to show displeasure take a dim view of

Antonyms

STRONG

approve

WEAK

condone encourage grin smile

VERB

object

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balk complain criticize oppose protest

STRONG

challenge crab cross demur deprecate disapprove disavow discountenance disesteem dispute dissent except expostulate frown gripe grouse inveigh kick rail rant rave remonstrate spurn squawk storm tangle

WEAK

be displeased go one-on-one make a stink mix it up with raise objection sound off take exception take on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid approve help praise

STRONG

agree compliment consent endorse give in go along sanction

WEAK

accept concur

Example Sentences

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Neither do I discommend the lofty style in tragedy, which is naturally pompous and magnificent; but nothing is truly sublime, that is not just and proper.

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 by Scott, Walter, Sir

The company a word has kept, its history, faculties, and predilections, endear or discommend it to his instinct.

From Style by Raleigh, Walter Alexander, Sir

Heaven forbid that I should discommend The gratis, charitable, jail-endeavor!

From The Poetical Works of Thomas Hood by Hood, Thomas

Some vse to bare trees rootes in Winter, to stay the setting til hotter seasons, which I discommend, because, 1.

From A New Orchard And Garden or, The best way for planting, grafting, and to make any ground good, for a rich Orchard: Particularly in the North and generally for the whole kingdome of England by Lawson, William, fl. 1618

Tho' such myself, vile bards I discommend; Nay more, tho' gentle Damon is my friend.

From The Poetical Works of Edward Young, Volume 2 by Young, Edward

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