countenance
countenance /ˈkaʊntənəns/
noun
-
(
)
The appearance conveyed by a person's face
(
visage
, countenance
)
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
A pleasant countenance
a pleasant countenance
A stern visage
a stern visage
-
()
The human face (kisser' and smiler' and mug' are informal terms for face' and phiz' is British)
(
kisser
, mug
, phiz
, countenance
, physiognomy
, smiler
, visage
)
the human face (kisser' and smiler' and mug' are informal terms for face' and phiz' is British)
The artist was particularly skilled in capturing the unique physiognomy of each of his subjects.
The artist was particularly skilled in capturing the unique physiognomy of each of his subjects.
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()
Formal and explicit approval
(
endorsement
, indorsement
, warrant
, countenance
, imprimatur
, sanction
)
formal and explicit approval
A Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement
a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement
verb
-
Consent to, give permission
(
countenance
, let
, allow
, permit
)
consent to, give permission
She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
I won't let the police search her basement
I won't let the police search her basement
I cannot allow you to see your exam
I cannot allow you to see your exam
