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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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I discommend them not: but straw Hiues are in vse with vs, and I thinke with all the world, which I commend for nimblenesse, closenesse, warmnesse and drinesse.

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

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

From The Poetical Works of Thomas Hood by Hood, Thomas

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

Seldom discommend anything though never so bad, or doe it but moderately, lest you bee unexpectedly forced to an unhansom retraction.

From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 12 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Scientists by Hubbard, Elbert

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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.