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- [dis-kuh-mend]
- /ˌdɪs kəˈmɛnd/
- /ˌdɪ.skə.ˈmend/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-kuh-mend]
- /ˌdɪs kəˈmɛnd/
Definitions of discommend word
- verb with object discommend to express disapproval of; belittle; disparage. The diners discommended the wine. 1
- verb with object discommend to bring into disfavor: He was discommended for his negligence. 1
- noun discommend (now rare) To show disapproval of something, find fault with. 1
- verb discommend to express disapproval of 0
- verb discommend to bring into disfavour 0
- verb discommend (now rare) To show disapproval of something, find fault with. 0
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Origin of discommend
First appearance:
before 1485 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1485-95; dis-1 + commend
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Discommend
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
discommend popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
discommend usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discommend
verb discommend
- derogate — to cause to seem inferior or be in disrepute; detract
- discountenance — to disconcert, embarrass, or abash: With his composure, he survived every attempt to discountenance him.
- frown — to contract the brow, as in displeasure or deep thought; scowl.
- object — anything that is visible or tangible and is relatively stable in form.
- rip — to cut or tear apart in a rough or vigorous manner: to rip open a seam; to rip up a sheet.
Antonyms for discommend
verb discommend
- sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
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