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1. countenance
noun. ['ˈkaʊntənəns'] the appearance conveyed by a person's face.
Synonyms
- appearance
- poker face
- facial expression
- face
- visage
- expression
- aspect
- look
Antonyms
- invalidate
- negate
- disprove
- disapprove
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Words that Rhyme with Countenance
- abeyance
- abhorrence
- absence
- abstinence
- abundance
- acceptance
- acceptance
- accordance
- acquaintance
- acquiescence
- adherence
- admittance
- adolescence
- adolescence
- adriance
- affluence
- agence
- allegiance
- alliance
- allowance
Example sentences of the word countenance
1. Noun, singular or mass
Many people are familiar with the basset hound, the solid, low-riding dog with the droopy countenance.
2. countenance
noun. ['ˈkaʊntənəns'] the human face (kisser' andsmiler' and mug' are informal terms forface' and `phiz' is British).
Synonyms
- human head
- human face
- pudding face
- face
- visage
- phiz
- mug
- pudding-face
- smiler
- kisser
Antonyms
- take
- inactivity
- break even
- lose
3. countenance
noun. ['ˈkaʊntənəns'] formal and explicit approval.
Synonyms
- warrant
- okay
- okeh
- OK
- commendation
- endorsement
- O.K.
- okey
- visa
- approval
- sanction
- imprimatur
- indorsement
Antonyms
- indistinct
- unclearness
- unclear
- ambiguous
4. countenance
verb. ['ˈkaʊntənəns'] consent to, give permission.
Synonyms
- stick out
- support
- clear
- give
- consent
- intromit
- privilege
- digest
- trust
- pass
- allow in
- let in
- legitimate
- legalize
- permit
- legitimise
- authorise
- put up
- authorize
- legitimatise
- favor
- include
- bear
- stand
- go for
- furlough
- grant
- decriminalise
- let
- suffer
- legitimatize
- tolerate
- brook
- accept
- admit
- legalise
- legitimize
- decriminalize
- favour
- allow
- endure
- stomach
Antonyms
- criminalize
- refuse
- outlaw
- criminalise
- disallow
- reject