1. facial expressions or appearances

1. tolerates or approves of something

Examples

• The students’ worried countenances revealed their anxiety about the test.
• Their cheerful countenances brightened the entire room.
• The principal will not countenance any form of bullying in school.
• She refuses to countenance such rude behavior from her children.
• The judge’s stern countenance intimidated the defendant.
• The company does not countenance discrimination of any kind.
• His calm countenance masked his inner turmoil.
• The board will not countenance any violations of policy.