What is "countenance" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "countenance": the appearance conveyed by a person's face

Noun

Meaning of "countenance": consent to, give permission

Verb

Meaning of "countenance": formal and explicit approval

Noun

Meaning of "countenance": the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)

Noun

Synonyms:

demeanor, visage, mien, map, physiognomy, look, potato, mask, kisser, face, cast, mug, puss, aspect, expression, features, poker face, biscuit, looks, gills, phizog, composure, calmness, presence of mind, self-composure, abet, condone, stand for, handle, advocate, okay, champion, uphold, confirm, applaud, sanction, back, accept, commend, favor, cope, approbate, encourage, invite, endorse, aid, swallow, help, bear with, go for, thumbs up, get behind, give green light, give stamp of approval, give the nod, go along with, grin and bear it, hold with, live with, nod at, put John Hancock on, put up with, sign off on, sit still for, smile on, stomach something,

Antonyms:

protest, deny, refuse, reject, veto, repudiate, disapprove, dissuade, censure, hinder, block, injure, obstruct, criticize, oppose, disagree, discourage, hurt, fight,