Definition of countenance

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Countenance (v. t.) To encourage; to favor; to approve; to aid; to abet.

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Physiognomy :: Physiognomy (n.) The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character..
Sinister :: Sinister (a.) Indicative of lurking evil or harm; boding covert danger; as, a sinister countenance..
Smock-faced :: Smock-faced (a.) Having a feminine countenance or complexion; smooth-faced; girlish.
Favor :: Favor (n.) Kind regard; propitious aspect; countenance; friendly disposition; kindness; good will.
Countenance :: Countenance (v. t.) To make a show of; to pretend.
Downlooked :: Downlooked (a.) Having a downcast countenance; dejected; gloomy; sullen.
Legible :: Legible (a.) Capable of being discovered or understood by apparent marks or indications; as, the thoughts of men are often legible in their countenances..
Cast :: Cast (n.) Form; appearence; mien; air; style; as, a peculiar cast of countenance..
Befriend :: Befriend (v. t.) To act as a friend to; to favor; to aid, benefit, or countenance..
Favoress :: Favoress (n.) A woman who favors or gives countenance.
Grum :: Grum (a.) Morose; severe of countenance; sour; surly; glum; grim.
Shamefaced :: Shamefaced (n.) Easily confused or put out of countenance; diffident; bashful; modest.
Front :: Front (n.) The forehead, countenance, or personal presence, as expressive of character or temper, and especially, of boldness of disposition, sometimes of impudence; seeming; as, a bold front; a hardened front..
Glum :: Glum (v. i.) To look sullen; to be of a sour countenance; to be glum.
Set :: Set (a.) Fixed in position; immovable; rigid; as, a set line; a set countenance..
Countenancer :: Countenancer (n.) One who countenances, favors, or supports..
Smile :: Smile (v. i.) A somewhat similar expression of countenance, indicative of satisfaction combined with malevolent feelings, as contempt, scorn, etc; as, a scornful smile..
Ebony :: Ebony (a.) Made of ebony, or resembling ebony; black; as, an ebony countenance..
Support :: Support (v. t.) To uphold by aid or countenance; to aid; to help; to back up; as, to support a friend or a party; to support the present administration..
Face :: Face (n.) Maintenance of the countenance free from abashment or confusion; confidence; boldness; shamelessness; effrontery.
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