countenance
[kʲʰæũ̯.ʔɪ̆.nəns]
Dictionary
noun
- Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
- Favour; support; encouragement.
- Superficial appearance; show; pretense.
- Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.
verb
- To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.
"The cruel punishment was countenanced by the government, although it was not officially legal."
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