countenance
/ˈkaʊntənəns/
noun
- A person's face or facial expression, especially as showing their mood or character.
- His angry countenance warned us not to ask any more questions.
- Her countenance lit up when she saw the surprise party.
- The old man had a kind countenance that made everyone feel welcome.
- Approval or support for something.
- The manager gave his countenance to the new project.
- She refused to lend her countenance to any plan that involved dishonesty.
- The proposal received countenance from the board of directors.
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verb
- To approve of, tolerate, or allow something, especially something that might be considered wrong.
- The school will not countenance any form of bullying.
- The committee cannot countenance such a risky investment.
- He refused to countenance the use of violence to solve problems.
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