countenance (n.)

  1. the appearance conveyed by a persons face; a pleasant countenance; a stern visage

    [ Syn: visage ]

  2. formal and explicit approval; a Democrat usually gets the unions endorsement

    [ Syn: sanction , endorsement , indorsement , warrant , imprimatur ]

  3. the human face (`kisser and `smiler and `mug are informal terms for `face and `phiz is British)

    [ Syn: physiognomy , phiz , visage , kisser , smiler , mug ]

    countenance (v.)

  1. consent to, give permission; She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband; I wont let the police search her basement; I cannot allow you to see your exam

    [ Syn: permit , permit , allow , allow , let , let ]

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