COUNTENANCE


Meaning of COUNTENANCE in English

n.

Function: verb

1

Synonyms: ENCOURAGE 2, advocate, favor

Related Words: 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)

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.