Synonyms of countenance
24 similar words
Another word for countenance is face. Other synonyms of countenance are visage, physiognomy and look.
Synonyms and similar words for countenance
verbTo tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.
nounMore synonyms
- boat slang
- complexion
- chevy chase slang
- ecafA person's face.
- eekA face.
- George Best slangThe face.
- faceThe front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.
- kisser slang
- look
- mug slang
- mush UK, slang
- pan slang
- physiognomyThe face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of...
- punimThe face (front part of the head).
- visageCountenance; one's face.
- dial UK, dated
- favor obsoleteAppearance; look; countenance; face.
- map UK, dated
- phiz datedThe face.
- phizog datedThe face.
Meaning of countenance
- noun Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
- noun Favour; support; encouragement.
- noun Superficial appearance; show; pretense.
countenance in other languages
Questions about synonyms of countenance
- What is another word for countenance?
- Countenance has 24 synonyms on Word.ws, such as face, visage, physiognomy and look.
- What does countenance mean?
- Countenance means appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
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