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countenance n. [
visage] the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage"
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countenance n. [
sanction, endorsement, indorsement, warrant, imprimatur] formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"
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countenance n. [
physiognomy, phiz, visage, kisser, smiler, mug] the human face ('kisser' and 'smiler' and 'mug' are informal terms for 'face' and 'phiz' is British)
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countenance v. [
permit, allow, let] 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"
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