Associations to the word «Countenance»
Noun
- Elegance
- Conceit
- Eyebrow
- Resemblance
- Splendour
- Impress
- Stare
- Gravity
- Reproach
- Exclamation
- Sincerity
- Despair
- Worship
- Disgust
- Monarchy
- Instant
- Notion
- Deity
- Memorial
- Principle
- Christianity
- Consideration
- Measure
- Error
- Constitution
- Authority
- Gentleman
- Citizen
- Consequence
- Jurisdiction
- Belief
- Passion
- Rite
- Execution
- Regard
- Traffic
- Commitment
- Violence
- Liberty
- Custom
- Idea
- Attitude
- Offering
- Practice
- Majesty
- Sacrifice
- Flesh
- Habit
- Government
Adjective
Wiktionary
COUNTENANCE, noun. Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
COUNTENANCE, noun. Favour; support; encouragement.
COUNTENANCE, noun. (obsolete) Superficial appearance; show; pretense.
COUNTENANCE, verb. (transitive) To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.
Dictionary definition
COUNTENANCE, noun. The appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage".
COUNTENANCE, noun. Formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement".
COUNTENANCE, noun. The human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British).
COUNTENANCE, verb. Consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam".
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.