countenance

[kʲʰæũ̯.ʔɪ̆.nəns]/ˈkaʊn.tən.əns/

noun

  1. 1

    Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.

  2. 2

    Favour; support; encouragement.

  3. 3

    Superficial appearance; show; pretense.

  4. 4

    Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.

verb

  1. 1

    To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

    “The cruel punishment was countenanced by the government, although it was not officially legal.”

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