countenance
noun
appearance, especially the look or expression of the face.
have countenanced
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present perfectof countenance.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“Catholics are not extremists,” he said, bristling at any suggestion that he would have countenanced targeting Americans because of the nature of their religious beliefs.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 20, 2023
It understood its sector — venture capitalists and technology start-ups — and made loans that national banks would never have countenanced.
From New York Times ● Apr. 1, 2023
But there was no evidence that Gore was aware of any straw-donor campaign contribution scheme by a foreign adversary, which he would never have countenanced.
From Slate ● Aug. 9, 2018
Would Pellegrini have countenanced a similar trip to Abu Dhabi - or at least such a late return - before next Saturday's seemingly title-defining meeting with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge?
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2015
There is no reason to believe that in such circumstances Maurice would have countenanced any extreme harshness in dealing with the Advocate.
From History of Holland by George Edmundson
