definition of
countenance

[1] #1 countenance n. [visage] the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage". wn

[2] #2 countenance n. [sanction, endorsement, indorsement, warrant, imprimatur] formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement". wn

[3] #3 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). wn

[4] #4 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". wn