Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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privilege | Yes | No | Yes | No |
countenance | Yes | No | Yes | No |
privilege (noun) | countenance (noun) |
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a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right) | the appearance conveyed by a person's face |
(law) the right to refuse to divulge information obtained in a confidential relationship | the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) |
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all | formal and explicit approval |
privilege (verb) | countenance (verb) |
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bestow a privilege upon | consent to, give permission; permit |