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Countenance
[kʲʰæũ̯.ʔɪ̆.nəns]
Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
📖 Definitions of "Countenance"
noun
- 1
Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
- 2
Favour; support; encouragement.
- 3
Superficial appearance; show; pretense.
- 4
Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.
verb
- 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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