Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is opposite in meaning to the word given below.

Discountenance

  1. Favour somebody

  2. Embarrass

  3. Disapprove of somebody

  4. Facial expression

  5. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Discountenance means to disapprove of, discourage, or show disapproval toward someone or something. 'Favour somebody' (A) is the opposite - to support, approve, or show approval. Embarrass (B) is negative, while 'disapprove of somebody' (C) is actually the meaning of discountenance, not the opposite.

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