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authorise vs countenance

countenance vs authorise

authorise is not a noun while countenance is a noun.

authorise and countenance both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
authorise No No Yes No
countenance Yes No Yes No
As verbs, countenance is a hypernym of authorise; that is, countenance is a word with a broader meaning than authorise:
  • authorise: grant authorization or clearance for
  • countenance: consent to, give permission; permit
Other hypernyms of authorise include allow, let, permit.
authorise (noun) countenance (noun)
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
formal and explicit approval
authorise (verb) countenance (verb)
grant authorization or clearance for consent to, give permission; permit
give or delegate power or authority to
Difference between authorise and countenance

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