countenanced

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past of countenance
countenance
To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something

For the Defence was not actually countenanced by the Law, but only tolerated, and there were differences of opinion even on that point, whether the Law could be interpreted to admit such tolerances at all.

countenance
{v} to support, defend, favor
countenance
{n} a face, look, support, pretense
countenance
the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage" the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
countenance
To make a show of; to pretend
countenance
be in keeping with
countenance
appearance, especially the features and expression of the face
countenance
To encourage; to favor; to approve; to aid; to abet
countenance
Someone's countenance is their face. your face or your expression. to accept, support, or approve of something countenance (sb) doing sth
countenance
Appearance or expression of the face; look; aspect; mien
countenance
the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
countenance
If someone will not countenance something, they do not agree with it and will not allow it to happen. Jake would not countenance Janis's marrying while still a student
countenance
Approving or encouraging aspect of face; hence, favor, good will, support; aid; encouragement
countenance
{f} tolerate, permit; approve, support
countenance
(N) -appearance, esp the look or expression of the face
countenance
formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"
countenance
Superficial appearance; show; pretense
countenance
(To) To sanction, to support Approval or disapproval is shown by the countenance The Scripture speaks of “the light of God's countenance,” i e the smile of approbation, and to “hide His face” (or countenance) is to manifest displeasure “General Grant, neither at this time nor at any other, gave the least countenance to the efforts - Nicolay and Hay: Abraham Lincoln (vol ix chap ii p 51) To keep in countenance To encourage, or prevent one losing his countenance or feeling dismayed To keep one's countenance To refrain from smiling or expressing one's thoughts by the face Out of countenance Ashamed, confounded With the countenance fallen or cast down To put one out of countenance is to make one ashamed or disconcerted To “discountenance” is to set your face against something done or propounded
countenance
{i} appearance, face, features; support, encouragement
countenance
The face; the features
countenance
consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"
countenance
the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage"
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