Answer: discountenances

AnswerCrossword Clue
DISCOUNTENANCESShows disapproval of.
DISCOUNTENANCESAbashes
discountenancesRefuse to approve of (something)
discountenancesDISCOUNTENANCE, to abash; to discourage
discountenancesDisturb the composure of