dis-commend

dis·com·mend

[dis-kuh-mend]
verb (used with object)
1.
to express disapproval of; belittle; disparage. The diners discommended the wine.
2.
to bring into disfavor: He was discommended for his negligence.

Origin:
1485–95; dis-1 + commend

dis·com·mend·er, noun
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discommend (ˌdɪskəˈmɛnd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  rare to express disapproval of
2.  obsolete to bring into disfavour
 
discom'mendable
 
adj
 
discommen'dation
 
n

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Dis-commend is always a great word to know.
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