word
Countenance
KOW-ntuh-nuhns
/ˈkaʊntʌnʌns/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
countenance
Dictionary meaning
The appearance conveyed by a person's face.
Examples
- A pleasant countenance.
- I will countenance your proposal under one condition.
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