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Countenance
01
gelaatsuitdrukking, gezichtsuitdrukking
someone's face or facial expression
Example
His countenance showed deep sadness after the loss of his beloved pet.
She maintained a calm countenance during the crisis, reassuring others.
02
goedgekeuring, toestemming
a confirmation that is clearly expressed
Example
The teacher 's approving countenance encouraged the students to participate more.
De goedgekeurde glimlach van de leraar moedigde de studenten aan om meer deel te nemen.
With a nod and a pleased countenance, the judge signaled his agreement.
Met een knik en een tevreden goedkeuring signaliseerde de rechter zijn instemming.
03
gelaatsuitdrukking, gezicht
the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
to countenance
01
goedkeuren, toelaten
to agree and not oppose to something that one generally finds unacceptable or unpleasant
Example
Despite his personal reservations, he decided to countenance the new policy to maintain harmony within the team.
She could n't countenance the idea of firing her longtime employee, even though his performance had been declining.
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