countenance

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1. appearance, look, expression, complexion, mien, air; image, cast, semblance, form.

2. visage, face, Sl. pan, Sl. mug, Sl. kisser; profile, contour, features, lines, physiognomy.

3. sanction, approval, approbation, favor, acceptance, adoption, blessing, grace, Inf. O.K.. advocacy, patronage, sponsorship, championship, support, backing, endorsement; encouragement, moral support, succor, assistance, aid, help.

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4. permit, allow, have, let [s.o.] get away with; tolerate, stand for, put up with.

5. approve, sanction, condone, hold with, favor; support, endorse, back up, second, stand up for, stand behind or beside, take the side of, be a part of, go along with; patronize, maintain, sustain, uphold; assist, aid, help, abet, succor, lend a hand, lend oneself to; encourage, promote, further, foster, forward, advance.