Discountenances refers to the act of disapproving or discouraging someone or something. Antonyms for this word could be 'approves', 'encourages', 'supports', 'welcomes', 'embraces', or 'endorses'. Approving of something or someone would be the opposite of discountenancing them. Encouragement, support, and welcoming someone or something are all actions that go against discountenancing. Embracing or endorsing something or someone also goes against discountenancing them. These antonyms serve to show more positive ways of dealing with a situation or person, as opposed to discountenancing them. By using these antonyms, we can encourage and support individuals to strive for greatness.