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
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