COUNTENANCING
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Countenancing.
Countenancing - 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)
Countenancing - 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
"She was criticized for countenancing illegal activities."
"The government is accused of countenancing corruption."
"The teacher was criticized for countenancing cheating in the exam."
"He was expelled for countenancing violence on campus."
"The captain was held responsible for countenancing the mutiny."
Word Game Points
Is COUNTENANCING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, countenancing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COUNTENANCING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is COUNTENANCING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, countenancing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOUNTENANCING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.
Is COUNTENANCING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, countenancing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOUNTENANCING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
