countenance.
Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
Meaning & usage
Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
Favour; support; encouragement.
Superficial appearance; show; pretense.
Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English contenaunce, countenaunce, from Anglo-Norman countenance and Old French contenance, from the present participle of contenir, or from Late Latin continentia, and therefore a doublet of continence.
To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.
The cruel punishment was countenanced by the government, although it was not officially legal.
I won't countenance other than compunctious semblances for such a grievous blunder.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English contenaunce, countenaunce, from Anglo-Norman countenance and Old French contenance, from the present participle of contenir, or from Late Latin continentia, and therefore a doublet of continence.
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