countenanced 1 of 2

adjective

as in condoned

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countenanced

2 of 2

verb

past tense of countenance
1
as in accepted
to have a favorable opinion of I don't countenance such behavior in children of any age

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2
as in tolerated
to put up with (something painful or difficult) countenanced the delays and inconveniences of traveling by air with good grace

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  1. condoned
  2. accepted
  3. tolerated
  4. sanctioned
  5. endured
  6. supported
  7. handled
  8. promoted
Adjective
  • If cynicism has become not only condoned but essential, how are we supposed to know when to roll our eyes and when to actually become concerned?
    — Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 22 Aug. 2025
Definition of condoned
Verb
  • Sanford and Son ended after the actor accepted an offer from competitor ABC to star in his own variety series, which lasted less than a year.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • Since then, Carr has accepted tickets annually, except when the 2020 event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to his public disclosures.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Definition of accepted
Verb
  • This government has tolerated and facilitated settler violence against Palestinians.
    — Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
  • Not to mention that it would never be tolerated were the story from a different culture.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of tolerated
Adjective
  • Most of the walkout’s broad base got the message that the era of sanctioned dissent was over.
    — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
  • Across the pond, at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick, The Genesis Scottish Open, a co-sanctioned PGA Tour and DP World Tour event that serves as the amuse-bouche to next week’s Open Championship is brewing plenty of drama.
    — Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of sanctioned
Verb
  • Vulnerable communities are at risk Vulnerable communities, including those with health conditions and people who are unhoused or work outdoors, have endured disproportionate effects from the unsafe air quality.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Rushing has already endured several tests in his first full season in the bigs.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of endured
Adjective
  • When a leader is responsible for too many people, employees can start to feel less seen, less supported and less guided.
    — Bronwen Sciortino, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Definition of supported
Verb
  • Deputies also reported 19 ejections from the stadium, adding that all incidents were isolated and handled quickly.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • ChaiFlicks co-founder Bill Weiner handled the negotiations for the streamer, working opposite Fleur Wheatley, VP Sales at Seven.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 July 2026
Definition of handled
Adjective
  • Qualifying for European football as a promoted side?
    — The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Definition of promoted
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