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coun·te·nance     (koun'tə-nəns)  Pronunciation Key 
n.  
  1. Appearance, especially the expression of the face: The question left him with a puzzled countenance.
  2. The face or facial features.
    1. A look or expression indicative of encouragement or of moral support.
    2. 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.]

coun'te·nanc·er n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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