ALL meanings of countenanced
coun·te·nance
C c - noun countenanced appearance, especially the look or expression of the face: a sad countenance. 1
- noun countenanced the face; visage. 1
- noun countenanced calm facial expression; composure. 1
- noun countenanced approval or favor; encouragement; moral support. 1
- noun countenanced Obsolete. bearing; behavior. 1
- verb with object countenanced to permit or tolerate: You should not have countenanced his rudeness. 1
- verb with object countenanced to approve, support, or encourage. 1
- idioms countenanced out of countenance, visibly disconcerted; abashed: He was somewhat out of countenance at the prospect of an apology. 1
- noun countenanced Simple past tense and past participle of countenance. 1