n. 25B6; noun his strikingly handsome countenance : FACE, features, physiognomy, profile; (facial) expression, look, appearance, aspect, mien; informal mug; Brit. informal mush, phizog, phiz, clock, boat race; N. Amer. informal puss; poetic/literary visage, lineaments.
25B6; verb he would not countenance the use of force : TOLERATE, permit, allow, agree to, consent to, give one's blessing to, go along with, hold with, put up with, endure, stomach, swallow; Scottish thole; informal stand for; formal brook.