The Opposite(Antonym) of “recountenance”
The antonyms of recountenance are disapprove, discourage, and oppose. These words convey a negative or opposing attitude towards an action or idea.
Explore all Antonyms of “recountenance”
Definitions and Examples of disapprove, discourage, oppose
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To have an unfavorable opinion or judgment about something.
Example
My parents disapprove of me staying out late on weekends.
To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm; to dissuade from doing something.
Example
The difficult exam questions discouraged the students from attempting the last section.
To be against or in conflict with something; to resist or challenge.
Example
Many people oppose the construction of a new highway through the national park.
Key Differences: disapprove vs discourage vs oppose
- 1Disapprove implies a negative opinion or judgment, while recountenance suggests withdrawing support or approval.
- 2Discourage means to dissuade or demotivate someone, while recountenance means to withdraw support or approval.
- 3Oppose means to be against or resist something, while recountenance means to withdraw support or approval.
Effective Usage of disapprove, discourage, oppose
- 1Express Disapproval: Use disapprove to express a negative opinion or judgment about something.
- 2Dissuade or Demotivate: Use discourage to dissuade or demotivate someone from doing something.
- 3Challenge or Resist: Use oppose to express opposition or resistance to something.
- 4Withdraw Support: Use recountenance to describe withdrawing support or approval for an action or idea.
Remember this!
The antonyms of recountenance are disapprove, discourage, and oppose. These words convey a negative or opposing attitude towards an action or idea. Use these words to express disapproval, dissuade or demotivate, challenge or resist, and describe withdrawing support or approval.
