COUNTENANCE
[kʲʰæũ̯.ʔɪ̆.nəns]
15
Scrabble
21
WWF
C(3) O(1) U(1) N(1) T(1) E(1) N(1) A(1) N(1) C(3) E(1)
NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓
Definition
[kʲʰæũ̯.ʔɪ̆.nəns]
noun
- Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
- Favour; support; encouragement.
- Superficial appearance; show; pretense.
- Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.
verb
- To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.“The cruel punishment was countenanced by the government, although it was not officially legal.”
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
Back hooks: COUNTENANCE-D COUNTENANCE-R COUNTENANCE-S
