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Synonyms & Antonyms of countenanced
(Entry 1 of 2)
as in condoned, brooked
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for countenanced
- accepted,
- accredited,
- allowed,
- appropriate,
- approved,
- authorized,
- certified,
- endorsed
- (also indorsed),
- lawful,
- legal,
- legitimate,
- licensed,
- OK
- (or okay),
- permitted,
- warranted
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for countenanced
countenanced
verb
past tense of countenance
Synonyms & Antonyms of countenanced (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to have a favorable opinion of
- I don't countenance such behavior in children of any age
Synonyms for countenanced
- accepted,
- approved (of),
- cared (for),
- favored,
- OK'd
- (or okayed),
- subscribed (to)
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2
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
- countenanced the delays and inconveniences of traveling by air with good grace
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“Countenanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countenanced. Accessed 2 Dec. 2021.
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