countenance vs let in

let in vs countenance

countenance is a noun but let in is not a noun.

countenance and let in both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
countenance	Yes	No	Yes	No
let in	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, let in is a hyponym of countenance; that is, let in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than countenance:

countenance: consent to, give permission; permit
let in: allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of

Other hyponyms of countenance include abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stand, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate, furlough, give, allow, permit, tolerate, authorise, authorize, clear, pass, admit, include, favor, favour, privilege, decriminalise, decriminalize, legalise, legalize, legitimate, legitimatise, legitimatize, legitimise, legitimize, trust, admit, allow in, intromit.

countenance (noun)	let in (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

countenance (verb)	let in (verb)
consent to, give permission; permit	allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of
	allow to enter; grant entry to

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