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countenance
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Noun
  • the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
  • formal and explicit approval
    • a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement
  • the appearance conveyed by a person's face
    • a pleasant countenance
    • a stern visage
Verb
  • consent to, give permission
    • She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
    • I won't let the police search her basement
    • I cannot allow you to see your exam
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