COUNTENANCED
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Countenanced.
Countenanced - as a noun
The appearance conveyed by a person's face
Example: "A pleasant countenance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
visage10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appearance16visual aspectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Formal and explicit approval
Example: "A democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endorsement14imprimatur16indorsement14sanction10warrant10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
approval15commendation19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is british)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kisser10mug6phiz18physiognomy25smiler8visage10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
face9human faceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Countenanced - as a verb
Consent to, give permission; permit
Example: "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allow8let3permit10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accept12consent9go forHyponyms (Broadly Related)
abide8bear6brook11digest8
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endure7stand6stick outstomach14suffer12support11tolerate8furlough15give8allow8permit10tolerate8authorise12authorize21clear7pass6admit8include10let infavor11favour12privilege15decriminalise18decriminalize27legalise9legalize18legitimate13legitimatise15legitimatize24legitimise13legitimize22trust5admit8allow inintromit10let in
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Example Sentences
"My parents never countenanced my decision to drop out of college."
"The mayor countenanced the construction of a new park in the city."
"The company countenanced unethical business practices."
"The professor countenanced cheating in his class."
"The community countenanced the establishment of a homeless shelter."
Word Game Points
Is COUNTENANCED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, countenanced is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COUNTENANCED has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is COUNTENANCED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, countenanced is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOUNTENANCED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is COUNTENANCED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, countenanced is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOUNTENANCED has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
