Definition of countenances

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  • countenances is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • countenances is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • countenances is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 22

Definition of countenances

  • the appearance conveyed by a person's face (noun)

    Examples

    1. a pleasant countenance

    Synonyms

    1. visage
  • the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. kisser
    2. mug
    3. phiz
    4. physiognomy
    5. smiler
    6. visage
  • formal and explicit approval (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. endorsement
    2. imprimatur
    3. indorsement
    4. sanction
    5. warrant
  • consent to, give permission (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. allow
    2. let
    3. permit

See definition of countenances in Merriam Webster