COUNTENANCE
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Countenance.
How to pronounce countenance:
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Countenance - as a noun
The appearance conveyed by a person's face
Example: "A pleasant countenance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
visage10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appearance16visual aspectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Formal and explicit approval
Example: "A democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endorsement14imprimatur16indorsement14sanction10warrant10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
approval15commendation19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is british)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kisser10mug6phiz18physiognomy25smiler8visage10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
face9human faceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Countenance - as a verb
Consent to, give permission; permit
Example: "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allow8let3permit10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accept12consent9go forHyponyms (Broadly Related)
abide8bear6brook11digest8
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endure7stand6stick outstomach14suffer12support11tolerate8furlough15give8allow8permit10tolerate8authorise12authorize21clear7pass6admit8include10let infavor11favour12privilege15decriminalise18decriminalize27legalise9legalize18legitimate13legitimatise15legitimatize24legitimise13legitimize22trust5admit8allow inintromit10let in
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Example Sentences
"Her countenance showed sadness and despair."
"I could not read the countenance of the poker player sitting across from me."
"The countenance of the statue was serene and peaceful."
"He maintained a stern countenance throughout the entire meeting."
"The countenance of the crowd turned from excitement to disappointment."
Word Game Points
Is COUNTENANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, countenance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COUNTENANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is COUNTENANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, countenance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOUNTENANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is COUNTENANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, countenance is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOUNTENANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
