verb
- tolerated or approved of something
Usage: past tense of countenance
Examples
- The principal never countenanced cheating in her school.
- His parents countenanced his decision to study abroad.
- The company has not countenanced discrimination of any kind.
- She countenanced the plan despite her initial reservations.
- The judge countenanced the attorney’s unusual request.
- Management countenanced flexible work arrangements for employees.