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countenance

/'k/AU/nt/-/n/@/ns/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. the appearance conveyed by a person's face

    noun.attribute

    Examples
    A pleasant countenance.
    Synonyms visage

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. formal and explicit approval

    noun.communication

    Synonyms endorsement imprimatur indorsement sanction warrant

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)

    noun.body

    Synonyms kisser mug phiz physiognomy smiler visage

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. Appearance or expression of the face; look; aspect; mien.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. consent to, give permission

    verb.communication

    Synonyms allow let permit
    Antonyms disallow forbid interdict nix prohibit proscribe veto

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To encourage; to favor; to approve; to aid; to abet.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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