countenance
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(noun) the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage" |
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Synonyms: visage |
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Related Words: appearance, aspect, expression, face, facial expression, look, poker face, visual aspect |
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(noun) the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face') |
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Synonyms: kisser, mug, physiognomy, smiler, visage |
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Related Words: face, human face, puddingface |
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(noun) formal and explicit approval |
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Synonyms: endorsement, imprimatur, sanction, warrant |
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Related Words: OK, approval, commendation, nihil obstat, okay, okeh, okey, visa |
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(verb) give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam" |
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Synonyms: allow, let, permit |
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Related Words: abide, admit, allow, allow in, authorise, authorize, bear, brook, clear, decriminalize, endure, favor, favour, give, include, legalize, legitimate, legitimatize, legitimize, let in, pass, permit, privilege, put up, stand, stomach, suffer, tolerate, trust |
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