How to pronounce "countenance"

• "countenance" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "countenance"

Noun

the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage"

Synonyms:

• countenance
• visage

Noun

formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"

Synonyms:

• sanction
• countenance
• endorsement
• indorsement
• warrant
• imprimatur

Noun

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

Synonyms:

• countenance
• physiognomy
• phiz
• visage
• kisser
• smiler
• mug

Verb

consent to, give permission; "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"

Synonyms:

• permit
• allow
• let
• countenance