Examples of 'countenance' in a sentence
Meaning of "countenance"
Countenance: noun - Refers to a person's face or facial expression. It can also mean a person's composure or demeanor
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- Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
- Favour; support; encouragement.
- Superficial appearance; show; pretense.
- Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.
How to use "countenance" in a sentence
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countenance
We do not countenance such behavior in this house.
There is such an expression of goodness in his countenance.
I thought that ragged countenance bore a resemblance.
The countenance of the countryside has changed.
I could not possibly countenance such a plan.
Countenance and personal appearance commanded respect.
Grace will not countenance such a thing.
My countenance alone was enough for him to know.
She will never countenance such a match.
Countenance as he spoke gravely but gently enough.
My mother would never countenance such a defeat.
Her countenance expressed the utmost despair.
His wife did not countenance such utterings.
His countenance was as bright as the midday sun.
They could no longer countenance the system.
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A cheerful countenance is simply an outward expression of being happy.
Fear mask covers more than countenance.
I can not countenance that sort of behavior.
You can not keep your countenance.
Would never countenance doing business with criminals.
Her vision fell upon the countenance.
He would not countenance the slightest failure.
You are established in us with your eversmiling countenance.
She would not countenance another animal.
Countenance for the good effects it works.
The old man had a noble countenance.
He could not countenance anything so ridiculously absurd.
I would know that generous countenance anywhere.
As the countenance could not be mistaken for.
Porthos could hardly keep his countenance.
And her countenance was distracted and.
All my staff wear happy expressions of countenance.
Humble countenance merely facing facts.
Wildness and terror were pictured in every countenance.
A silent countenance that says everything.
The party could not countenance that.
A countenance more in sorrow than in anger.
The prime minister will not countenance it.
Your whole countenance has changed.
But he has a far more pleasing countenance.
Today nothing to countenance the holiday.
Your impenetrable eyes and shrewd countenance.
His countenance may have changed.
The face of the adulterer loses countenance.
I could not possibly countenance any such action.
Doubt and distrust were exhibited in his countenance.
She would not countenance this.
Again there was only distress in her countenance.
I would never countenance such a vulgar thing as a rape.
Despair had completely changed his countenance.
