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Textual thesaurus for "countenance"

(noun) visage

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

a pleasant countenance; a stern visage


(noun) mug, phiz, physiognomy, kisser, smiler, visage

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


(noun) endorsement, indorsement, imprimatur, sanction, warrant

formal and explicit approval

a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement


(verb) let, permit, allow

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