countenanced

noun

Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.

Favour; support; encouragement.

Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.

(obsolete) Superficial appearance; show; pretense.

verb

(transitive) To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

Roots

tenereten- · Latin · hold

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