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dis·com·mend
/
ˌdɪs
kəˈmɛnd
/
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[
dis-k
uh
-
mend
]
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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
Related forms
dis·com·mend·er,
noun
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discommend
(ˌdɪskəˈmɛnd)
—
vb
1.
rare
to express disapproval of
2.
obsolete
to bring into disfavour
discom'mendable
—
adj
discommen'dation
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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