Meanings (ES + gloss)
apariencia • expresión • faz • fisionomía • fisonomía • rostro • semblante
Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
It was as if the countenance were for a brief while allowed to wear the likeness of the peaceful and spiritual world whither the soul had departed.
apoyo
Favour; support; encouragement.
However, the poor old lady is in great distress; she and her grandaughter are coming up to London, and I wish to give them all possible countenance and assistance.
Thou hast made him[…]glad with thy countenance.
expresión • fisionomía • fisonomía • semblante
Superficial appearance; show; pretense.
The election being done, he made countenance of great discontent thereat.
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Meanings (ES + gloss)
admitir • apoyar • aprobar • favorecer • patrocinar • permitir • sancionar • tolerar
To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.
I won't countenance other than compunctious semblances for such a grievous blunder.
The cruel punishment was countenanced by the government, although it was not officially legal.
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