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Definitions for Countenance
[1] appearance, especially the look or expression of the face: a sad countenance.
[2] the face; visage.
[3] calm facial expression; composure.
[4] approval or favor; encouragement; moral support.
[5] Obsolete . bearing; behavior.
[6] to permit or tolerate: You should not have countenanced his rudeness.
[7] to approve, support, or encourage.
[8] out of countenance , visibly disconcerted; abashed: He was somewhat out of countenance at the prospect of an apology.
[9] the face, esp when considered as expressing a person's character or mood a pleasant countenance
[10] support or encouragement; sanction
[11] composure; self-control (esp in the phrases keep or lose one's countenance; out of countenance )
[12] to support or encourage; sanction
[13] to tolerate; endure
Words related to Countenance
demeanor, visage, mien, composure, abet, condone, map, physiognomy, look, potato, mask, kisser, face, cast, mug, puss, aspect, expression, features, biscuit
Words nearby Countenance
countable, countably additive function, countably compact set, countback, countdown, countenance, counter, counter check, counter electromotive force, counter jumper, counter reformation
Origin of Countenance
1250–1300; Middle English cuntenaunce behavior, bearing, self-control < Anglo-French cuntena (u )nce, Old French contenance < Latin continentia; see continence
Other words from Countenance
coun·te·nanc·er , noun
un·coun·te·nanced , adjective
un·der·coun·te·nance , noun
Word origin for Countenance
C13: from Old French contenance mien, behaviour, from Latin continentia restraint, control; see contain
Synonyms for Countenance
demeanor, mien, visage, aspect, biscuit, cast, expression, face, features, gills, kisser, look, looks, map, mask, mug, physiognomy, potato, puss, phizog, poker face