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countenance
1. noun /ˈkaʊn.tɪ.nəns,ˈkaʊn.tən.əns/
a) Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.

But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.

b) appearance;

e moustre par contenance qil ad honte de ceo qil ad fet

2. verb /ˈkaʊn.tɪ.nəns,ˈkaʊn.tən.əns/
To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

The cruel punishment was countenanced by the government, although it was not officially legal.

Syn: approve, sanction, support, tolerate

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