Countenancer

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coun·te·nance (koun

-n

ns)

1. Appearance, especially the expression of the face: The question left him with a puzzled countenance.

2. The face or facial features.

a. A look or expression indicative of encouragement or of moral support.

b. Support or approval.

4. Obsolete Bearing; demeanor.

tr.v. coun·te·nanced, coun·te·nanc·ing, coun·te·nanc·es

To give sanction or support to; tolerate or approve: The college administration will not countenance cheating.

[Middle English contenaunce, from Old French, from contenir, to behave; see contain.]

counte·nanc·er n.

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