COUNTENANCE


Meaning of COUNTENANCE in English

I. noun

1.

Synonyms: look 2, cast, expression, face, visage

Idioms: (the) cut of one's jib

2.

Synonyms: face 1, ||dial, features, ||kisser, ||map, mug, ||pan, phiz, ||puss, visage

II. verb

1.

Synonyms: encourage 2, advocate, favor

Related Word: applaud, commend; back, champion, support, uphold

Contrasted words: deride, ridicule; criticize, reprehend, reprobate; reproach, reprove

Antonyms: discountenance

2.

Synonyms: approve 1, accept, approbate, favor, go (for), hold (with)

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