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countenance
noun(coun-te-nance)
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
Synonyms: visage,
Examples:
A pleasant countenance.
countenance
noun(coun-te-nance)
the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
Synonyms: kisser, mug, phiz, physiognomy, smiler, visage,
countenance
noun(coun-te-nance)
formal and explicit approval
Synonyms: endorsement, imprimatur, indorsement, sanction, warrant,
countenance
verb(coun-te-nance)
consent to, give permission
Synonyms: allow, let, permit,

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