countenance

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

The English word “countenance” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
Favour; support; encouragement.
Superficial appearance; show; pretense.
Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.

verb

To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

Etymology

From Middle English contenaunce, countenaunce, from Anglo-Norman countenance and Old French contenance, from the present participle of contenir, or from Late Latin continentia, and therefore a doublet of continence.

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