COUNTENANCES
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Countenances.
Countenances - as a noun
The appearance conveyed by a person's face
Example: "A pleasant countenance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
visageHypernyms (Closely Related)
appearancevisual aspectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Formal and explicit approval
Example: "A democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endorsementimprimaturindorsementsanctionwarrantHypernyms (Closely Related)
approvalcommendationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is british)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kissermugphizphysiognomysmilervisageHypernyms (Closely Related)
facehuman faceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Countenances - as a verb
Consent to, give permission; permit
Example: "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allowletpermitHypernyms (Closely Related)
acceptconsentgo forHyponyms (Broadly Related)
abidebearbrookdigest
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Example Sentences
"The countenances of the audience showed their disappointment."
"Their countenances became pale with fear."
"The countenances of the soldiers reflected determination and bravery."
Word Game Points
Is COUNTENANCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, countenances is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COUNTENANCES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is COUNTENANCES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, countenances is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOUNTENANCES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is COUNTENANCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, countenances is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOUNTENANCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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