mug vs countenance

countenance vs mug

mug and countenance both are nouns.

mug and countenance both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mug	Yes	No	Yes	No
countenance	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, mug and countenance are synonyms defined as:

mug and countenance: the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)

Other synonyms of mug include kisser, phiz, physiognomy, smiler, visage.

mug (noun)	countenance (noun)
with handle and usually cylindrical	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)	the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of	formal and explicit approval
the quantity that can be held in a mug

mug (verb)	countenance (verb)
To stare awkwardly	consent to, give permission; permit
rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence

Difference between mug and countenance

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