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countenancing

coun·te·nance
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koun-tn-uh ns]
    • /ˈkaʊn tn əns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koun-tn-uh ns]
    • /ˈkaʊn tn əns/

Definitions of countenancing word

  • noun countenancing appearance, especially the look or expression of the face: a sad countenance. 1
  • noun countenancing the face; visage. 1
  • noun countenancing calm facial expression; composure. 1
  • noun countenancing approval or favor; encouragement; moral support. 1
  • noun countenancing Obsolete. bearing; behavior. 1
  • verb with object countenancing to permit or tolerate: You should not have countenanced his rudeness. 1
See all 9 definitions of countenancing

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Origin of countenancing

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 Countenancing

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Countenancing

countenancing 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

countenancing usage trend in Literature

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Antonyms for countenancing

noun countenancing

Just one Antonym for countenancing

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