Dictionary Check: countenance

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"countenance" is a valid word!

Scrabble 15 points
Words with Friends 21 points

Definition

noun

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

Example: "a pleasant countenance"
Synonyms:
visage
noun

formal and explicit approval

Example: "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"
Synonyms:
sanction endorsement indorsement warrant imprimatur
noun

the human face (‘kisser’ and ‘smiler’ and ‘mug’ are informal terms for ‘face’ and ‘phiz’ is British)

Synonyms:
physiognomy phiz visage kisser smiler mug
verb

consent to, give permission; permit

Example: "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"
Synonyms:
permit allow let

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