Antonyms for countenance
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : koun-tn-uh ns |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkaʊn tn əns |
Definition of countenance
Origin :- mid-13c., from Old French contenance "demeanor, bearing, conduct," from Latin continentia "restraint, abstemiousness, moderation," literally "way one contains oneself," from continentem, present participle of continere (see contain). Meaning evolving Middle English from "appearance" to "facial expression betraying a state of mind," to "face" itself (late 14c.).
- noun appearance, usually of the face
- noun self-control
- verb approve, support
- They were both silent for a few moments; and Eudora's countenance was troubled.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- He gazed on the bright landscape, as if it had been the countenance of a friend.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- Stern displeasure was visible in the countenance of the great sculptor.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- "Dearest Philothea, I scarcely know his countenance," replied the maiden.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- "His countenance and his voice troubled me, like the presence of evil," answered Philothea.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- Suddenly his countenance shone with a strange and impressive beauty.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- With an undefined feeling of awe, she looked in the countenance of her friend.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- Eudora's countenance kindled with indignation, as she listened to what Milza had told.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- For myself I beg your tolerance, your countenance and your united aid.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- His countenance is mild and pleasant, and has a highly intellectual expression.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
Synonyms for countenance
- abet
- accept
- advocate
- aid
- applaud
- approbate
- aspect
- back
- bear with
- biscuit
- calmness
- cast
- champion
- commend
- composure
- condone
- confirm
- cope
- demeanor
- encourage
- endorse
- expression
- face
- favor
- features
- get behind
- gills
- give green light
- give stamp of approval
- give the nod
- go along with
- go for
- grin and bear it
- handle
- help
- hold with
- invite
- kisser
- live with
- look
- looks
- map
- mask
- mien
- mug
- nod at
- okay
- phizog
- physiognomy
- poker face
- potato
- presence of mind
- puss
- put John Hancock on
- put up with
- sanction
- self-composure
- sign off on
- sit still for
- smile on
- stand for
- stomach something
- swallow
- thumbs up
- uphold
- visage
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