countenance

isim C2

yüz ifadesi, mimik B2

the expression on a person's face that shows their emotions or attitude

The child's countenance brightened when she saw the ice cream.

His countenance revealed no hint of surprise at the announcement.
During the interview, her professional countenance impressed the panel.
The soldier's grim countenance reflected the hardships of war.
Even after the criticism, she maintained a composed countenance throughout the conference.

stern countenance · sert yüz ifadesi The judge maintained a stern countenance throughout the trial.
serene countenance · huzurlu yüz ifadesi She greeted the guests with a serene countenance.
a stern countenance He had a stern countenance.

sb: birisi · sth: bir şey

destek, onay, tasvip C1

the approval or support given to an idea, plan, or action

The mayor's countenance was crucial for the new zoning law to pass.

International partners gave their countenance to the climate agreement.
Students sought the countenance of the faculty before launching the petition.
The proposal moved forward after receiving the countenance of the ethics committee.
Despite initial doubts, the scientific community eventually offered its countenance to the groundbreaking research.

lend countenance to sth Several NGOs lent their countenance to the humanitarian effort.

sb: birisi · sth: bir şey

fiil C2

onaylamak, desteklemek

to give approval or support to something or someone

The teacher will not countenance cheating during exams.

Parents should countenance their children's curiosity about science.
Many activists argue that the government should not countenance environmental neglect.
International law obliges nations to countenance the protection of human rights even in conflict zones.
Scholars debate whether academic institutions ought to countenance controversial research that challenges established paradigms.

countenance violence · şiddeti onaylamak The regime continues to countenance violence against protesters.
countenance dissent · muhalefeti desteklemek A democratic society must countenance dissent as a healthy sign of freedom.
not countenance sth The school will not countenance bullying.

sb: birisi · sth: bir şey

daha basit: allow