Synonyms of countenances

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noun

plural of countenance

1

as in expressions

facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling

a pleasant countenance that puts visitors at ease

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expressions
• looks
• faces
• smiles
• grins
• visages
• grimaces
• casts
• frowns
• mouths
• scowls
• demeanors
• manners
• presences
• lowers
• appearances
• pouts
• bearings
• airs
• aspects
• miens

2

as in faces

the front part of the head

a fairly pretty countenance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• faces
• visages
• looks
• pans
• pusses
• features
• lineaments
• appearances
• kissers
• presences
• expressions
• mugs
• aspects
• miens
• physiognomies

countenances

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verb

present tense third-person singular of countenance

1

as in accepts

to have a favorable opinion of

I don't countenance such behavior in children of any age

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accepts
• tolerates
• favors
• supports
• approves (of)
• subscribes (to)
• cares (for)
• goes for
• likes
• holds with
• applauds
• salutes
• enjoys
• praises
• takes kindly to
• lauds
• sustains
• upholds
• recommends
• consents (to)
• endures
• commends
• acclaims
• stands by
• OKs
• assents (to)
• concurs (in)
• backs (up)
• bears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• condemns
• criticizes
• disapproves (of)
• denounces
• minds
• censures
• disparages
• disfavors
• frowns (on or upon)
• deprecates
• discountenances
• depreciates
• damns
• dislikes
• hates
• detests
• reprobates
• opposes
• loathes
• objects (to)
• reprehends
• blacklists
• dissents (from)

2

as in tolerates

to put up with (something painful or difficult)

countenanced the delays and inconveniences of traveling by air with good grace

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tolerates
• stands
• accepts
• endures
• handles
• bears
• takes
• sustains
• stomachs
• supports
• absorbs
• abides
• stands for
• wears
• swallows
• brooks
• meets
• lumps (it)
• bides
• sticks out
• lives with
• pockets
• hacks
• sweats out
• permits
• suffers
• allows
• toughs it out
• goes
• reconciles (to)
• yields (to)
• acquiesces
• respects
• consents (to)
• submits (to)
• agrees (with or to)
• assents (to)
• capitulates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejects
• refuses
• dismisses
• repudiates
• declines
• opposes
• spurns
• turns down
• resists
• combats
• fights
• contests
• avoids
• escapes
• eludes
• evades
• misses
• bypasses
• circumvents
• refrains (from)
• abstains (from)
• dodges
• forbears

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of countenances

Noun

More people could look at their own countenances more accurately, and more often. — Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

As the time passes between them seeing me, their countenances are even more concerned. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025

Verb

The policy still countenances harmful mining, but with the intent of benefiting locals, not faraway CEOs or shareholders. — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025