- appearance, especially the look or expression of the face: a sad countenance.
- the face; visage.
- calm facial expression; composure.
- approval or favor; encouragement; moral support.
- bearing; behavior.
- to permit or tolerate: You should not have countenanced his rudeness.
- to approve, support, or encourage.
- visibly disconcerted; abashed: He was somewhat out of countenance at the prospect of an apology.
- the face, esp when considered as expressing a person's character or mood
- support or encouragement; sanction
- composure; self-control (esp in the phrases keep or lose one's countenance; out of countenance)
- to support or encourage; sanction
- to tolerate; endure
