ALL meanings of countenancing
coun·te·nance
C c - 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
- verb with object countenancing to approve, support, or encourage. 1
- idioms countenancing out of countenance, visibly disconcerted; abashed: He was somewhat out of countenance at the prospect of an apology. 1
- verb countenancing present participle of countenance. 0