Definitions for countenance

Definitions for (noun) countenance

Main entry: visage, countenance

Definition: the appearance conveyed by a person's face

Usage: a pleasant countenance; a stern visage


Main entry: mug, phiz, physiognomy, kisser, smiler, countenance, visage

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


Main entry: endorsement, indorsement, imprimatur, sanction, warrant, countenance

Definition: formal and explicit approval

Usage: a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement


Definitions for (verb) countenance

Main entry: let, countenance, permit, allow

Definition: consent to, give permission

Usage: 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


Visual thesaurus for countenance