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Countenance

Countenance Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Countenance? [n] the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage" [n] the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face'; `phiz' is British) [n] formal and explicit approval [v] give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Countenance: allow \| endorsement \| imprimatur \| kisser \| let \| mug \| permit \| phiz \| physiognomy \| sanction \| smiler \| visage \| visage \| warrant Related Terms \| Find terms related to Countenance: abet \| abetment \| accept \| acceptance \| adherence \| admiration \| admire \| advocacy \| advocate \| aegis \| aid and abet \| air \| applaud \| approbation \| approval \| approve \| approve of \| ask for \| auspices \| authority \| authorization \| back \| backing \| bear \| bear with \| bearing \| bless \| blessing \| blink at \| brook \| brow \| Buddha-like composure \| calm disposition \| calm of mind \| calmness \| care \| carriage \| cast \| cast of countenance \| certification \| champion \| championship \| charity \| clearance \| color \| comfort \| commend \| complexion \| composure \| condone \| connive at \| cool \| coolheadedness \| coolness \| demeanor \| dial \| easy mind \| embolden \| empowerment \| enabling \| encourage \| encouragement \| endorse \| endorsement \| endure \| enfranchisement \| entitlement \| esteem \| face \| facial appearance \| facies \| favor \| favorable vote \| feature \| features \| feed \| fiat \| foster \| fosterage \| garb \| give encouragement \| go for \| goodwill \| grin and abide \| guidance \| guise \| have \| hear of \| hearten \| hold with \| icy calm \| imperturbation \| indisturbance \| indulge \| interest \| invite \| keep in countenance \| kisser \| let go by \| let pass \| lineaments \| lines \| looks \| map \| mental composure \| mien \| mug \| mush \| nod \| nourish \| nurture \| obey \| OK \| Oriental calm \| overlook \| pan \| patronage \| peace of mind \| peacefulness \| philosophic composure \| philosophicalness \| philosophy \| phiz \| physiognomy \| placidity \| port \| posture \| presence \| puss \| put up with \| quiet \| quiet mind \| quietude \| ratification \| respect \| rise above \| sanction \| sangfroid \| seal of approval \| seconding \| serenity \| shine upon \| shrug \| shrug it off \| smile upon \| soothingness \| sponsorship \| stamp of approval \| stance \| stand for \| stomach \| submit to \| subscribe \| suffer \| support \| sympathy \| take kindly to \| think well of \| tolerate \| traits \| tranquillity \| turn \| tutelage \| unruffledness \| uphold \| view with favor \| visage \| voice \| vote \| warrant \| warranty \| wink at \| yea \| yea vote \| yield to See Also \| abide \| admit \| allow in \| appearance \| approval \| aspect \| authorise \| authorize \| bear \| brook \| clear \| commendation \| decriminalise \| decriminalize \| endure \| expression \| face \| face \| facial expression \| favor \| favour \| furlough \| give \| human face \| human head \| include \| intromit \| legalise \| legalize \| legitimate \| legitimatise \| legitimatize \| legitimise \| legitimize \| let in \| look \| nihil obstat \| O.K. \| OK \| okay \| okeh \| okey \| pass \| poker face \| privilege \| puddingface \| put up \| stand \| stomach \| suffer \| support \| tolerate \| trust \| visa \| visual aspect Countenance In Webster's Dictionary \Coun"te*nance\ (koun"t?-nans), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Countenanced} (-nanst); p. pr. & vb. n. {Countenancing}.] 1. To encourage; to favor; to approve; to aid; to abet. This conceit, though countenanced by learned men, is not made out either by experience or reason. --Sir T. Browne. Error supports custom, custom countenances error. --Milton. 2. To make a show of; to pretend. [Obs.] Which to these ladies love did countenance. --Spenser.

Countenance Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Countenance?

[n] the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage"
[n] the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face'; `phiz' is British)
[n] formal and explicit approval
[v] give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"

Countenance In Webster's Dictionary

\Coun"te*nance\ (koun"t?-nans), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Countenanced} (-nanst); p. pr. & vb. n. {Countenancing}.]
1. To encourage; to favor; to approve; to aid; to abet.

         This conceit, though countenanced by learned men, is
         not made out either by experience or reason. --Sir
                                               T. Browne.

         Error supports custom, custom countenances error.
                                               --Milton.

2. To make a show of; to pretend. [Obs.]

         Which to these ladies love did countenance.
                                               --Spenser.

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