COUNTENANCE
Scrabble letter values: C3O1U1N1T1E1N1A1N1C3E1 = 15
Definition
- verb consent to, give permission. — synonyms: permit, allow, let
- noun the appearance conveyed by a person's face. — synonyms: visage
- noun formal and explicit approval. — synonyms: sanction, endorsement, indorsement, warrant, imprimatur
- noun the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British). — synonyms: physiognomy, phiz, visage, kisser, smiler, mug
Examples
- “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”