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countenance::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | visage |
| Type of | appearance, visual aspect |
| Has types | look, face, poker face, facial expression, expression, aspect |
a pleasant countenance.
countenance::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | kisser, mug, phiz, physiognomy, smiler, visage |
| Type of | face, human face |
| Has types | pudding-face, pudding face |
countenance::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | endorsement, imprimatur, indorsement, sanction, warrant |
| Type of | approval, commendation |
| Has types | okey, nihil obstat, o.k., ok, okay, okeh, visa |
countenance::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | allow, let, permit |
| Type of | accept, go for, consent |
| Has types | trust, clear, decriminalise, decriminalize, digest, endure, favor, favour, furlough, give, include, intromit, legalise, legalize, legitimate, legitimatise, legitimatize, legitimise, legitimize, let in, pass, permit, privilege, put up, stand, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate, abide, admit, allow, allow in, authorise, authorize, bear, brook |
| Verb group | grant, allow |
Examples of countenance
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Eric Staal's face is unlined, nearly unmarked, still so youthful in countenance.
From the newsobserver.com
Everybody knew that London would never countenance fiscal autonomy for Scotland.
From the economist.com
But I simply cannot countenance that stupifying nonsense that you were spouting.
From the newscientist.com
In this case how can we countenance experiments which might create one on earth.
From the newscientist.com
Then, in the run-up to the V-day anniversary, his countenance began its comeback.
From the newsweek.com
No one involved will countenance the idea that there could be homophobia at play.
From the guardian.co.uk
The risk is simply beyond the countenance of the guys who hold the chequebooks.
From the guardian.co.uk
There is something in the countenance of animals that connects to the human soul.
From the sacbee.com
In the other, the men, dark of dress, turban and countenance, sat cross-legged.
From the guardian.co.uk
- Permit: consent to, 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"
- The appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage"
- Sanction: formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"
- The human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
- Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face; To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something
- The look on a person's face that shows one's nature or feelings; the face; facial features; visage; a look of approval on the face, approval; support; sanction; calm control; composure.
- Appearance of the face, which could signify favor or disfavor according to the expression.
- To dream of a beautiful and ingenuous countenance, you may safely look for some pleasure to fall to your lot in the near future; but to behold an ugly and scowling visage, portends unfavorable transactions.
- Facial expression. But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell. (Genesis 4:5 KJV)
