Countenance
Definition
(v.) To admit or tolerate as acceptable or possible; (n.) a person's face or facial expression.
Etymology
From Middle English contenaunce, countenaunce, from Anglo-Norman countenance and Old French contenance, from the present participle of contenir, or from Late Latin continentia, and therefore a doublet of continence.
Synonyms
visage, sanction, allow, endorsement, permit
In a sentence
- The board would not countenance another quarter of losses.
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Vocabulary.md