Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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countenance | Yes | No | Yes | No |
commendation | Yes | No | No | No |
countenance (noun) | commendation (noun) |
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the appearance conveyed by a person's face | an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement |
the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) | a message expressing a favorable opinion |
formal and explicit approval |
countenance (verb) | commendation (verb) |
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consent to, give permission; permit |