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- [koun-tn-uh ns]
- /ˈkaʊn tn əns/
- /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/
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- [koun-tn-uh ns]
- /ˈkaʊn tn əns/
Definitions of countenance word
- verb countenance If someone will not countenance something, they do not agree with it and will not allow it to happen. 3
- countable noun countenance Someone's countenance is their face. 3
- noun countenance the face, esp when considered as expressing a person's character or mood 3
- noun countenance support or encouragement; sanction 3
- noun countenance composure; self-control (esp in the phrases keep or lose one's countenance; out of countenance) 3
- verb countenance to support or encourage; sanction 3
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Origin of countenance
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English cuntenaunce behavior, bearing, self-control < Anglo-French cuntena(u)nce, Old French contenance < Latin continentia; see continence
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Parts of speech for Countenance
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
countenance popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
countenance usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for countenance
verb countenance
- abet — If one person abets another, they help or encourage them to do something criminal or wrong. Abet is often used in the legal expression 'aid and abet'.
- condone — If someone condones behaviour that is morally wrong, they accept it and allow it to happen.
- stand for — (of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet.
- handle — a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand.
- advocate — If you advocate a particular action or plan, you recommend it publicly.
noun countenance
- face — the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
- features — a prominent or conspicuous part or characteristic: Tall buildings were a new feature on the skyline.
- mien — air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling, etc.: a man of noble mien.
- visage — the face, usually with reference to shape, features, expression, etc.; countenance.
- appearance — When someone makes an appearance at a public event or in a broadcast, they take part in it.
Antonyms for countenance
verb countenance
- protest — an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.
- deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- veto — the power or right vested in one branch of a government to cancel or postpone the decisions, enactments, etc., of another branch, especially the right of a president, governor, or other chief executive to reject bills passed by the legislature.
noun countenance
- discountenance — to disconcert, embarrass, or abash: With his composure, he survived every attempt to discountenance him.
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