appearance, esp. the look or expression of the face

a sad countenance.

the face; visage.

calm facial expression; composure.

approval or favor; encouragement; moral support.

Obsolete . bearing; behavior.

to permit or tolerate

You should not have countenanced his rudeness.

to approve, support, or encourage. ?

out of countenance

visibly disconcerted; abashed

He was somewhat out of countenance at the prospect of an apology.

verb

deny , disagree , disapprove , discourage , fight , oppose , refuse

noun

aspect , biscuit * , cast , demeanor , expression , face , features , gills , kisser , look , looks , map * , mask , mien , mug * , phizog , physiognomy , poker face * , potato * , puss , visage , calmness , composure , presence of mind , self-composure , surface , feature , muzzle , appearance , approve , comportment , encouragement.--v. encourage , favor , goodwill , lineament , sanction , support

verb

abet , accept , advocate , aid , applaud , approbate , back , bear with , champion , commend , condone , confirm , cope , encourage , endorse , favor , get behind , give green light , give stamp of approval , give the nod , go along with , go for , grin and bear it , handle , help , hold with , invite , live with , nod at , okay * , put john hancock on , put up with , sanction , sign off on , sit still for , smile on * , stand for , stomach something , swallow * , thumbs up * , uphold , smile on , approve , aspect , bearing , befriend , calmness , composure , face , feature , front , mien , okay , physiognomy , semblance , show , support , visage