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    countenance
    /ˈkaʊntɪnəns/

    noun

    verb

    • 1. admit as acceptable or possible: "he was reluctant to countenance the use of force"

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  2. COUNTENANCE definition: 1. the appearance or expression of someone's face: 2. approval: 3. to approve of or give support…. Learn more.

  3. 1. a. : look, expression. … a countenance which expressed both good humor and intelligence … Sir Walter Scott. b. : mental composure. … startled, and also somewhat out of countenance. Arnold Bennett. c. : calm expression. He managed to keep his countenance through the ordeal. 2. : face, visage.

  4. The noun countenance means the face or its expression. If you're a great poker player, you probably have a calm countenance.

  5. Countenance definition: appearance, especially the look or expression of the face. See examples of COUNTENANCE used in a sentence.

  6. If someone will not countenance something, they do not agree with it and will not allow it to happen. He would not countenance sending more soldiers to war. American English : countenance / ˈkaʊntɪnəns /

  7. noun. formal us / ˈkaʊn.t̬ ə n.əns / uk / ˈkaʊn.t ə n.əns / countenance noun (FACE) Add to word list. [ C or U ] the appearance or expression of someone's face: He was of noble countenance. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. The head & face. -cheeked. -chinned. baby face. baby-faced. brow. bull neck. cheek. forehead. jaw. mask.

  8. n. 1. the face, esp when considered as expressing a person's character or mood: a pleasant countenance. 2. support or encouragement; sanction. 3. composure; self-control (esp in the phrases keep or lose one's countenance; out of countenance) vb (tr) 4. to support or encourage; sanction. 5. to tolerate; endure.

  9. Definition of countenance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. Definition of countenance verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. COUNTENANCE meaning: 1. the appearance or expression of someone's face 2. to accept that something should happen: . Learn more.