C1
countenance
ˈkaʊntənəns
noun
oblicze
Also
twarz(f)poparcie(n)
Definition
A person's face or facial expression, or support/approval.
Examples
His countenance revealed his deep sadness.
Jego oblicze zdradzało głęboki smutek.
She refused to give her countenance to such a dishonest plan.
Odmówiła udzielenia poparcia tak nieuczciwemu planowi.
The old man's countenance was stern but kind.
Oblicze starca było surowe, ale życzliwe.
Synonyms
Collocations
stern countenancecalm countenancelend countenance
verb
tolerować
Also
akceptowaćpopierać
Definition
To admit as acceptable or possible; to tolerate or approve of something.
Examples
The school would not countenance cheating in any form.
Szkoła nie tolerowałaby żadnej formy oszustwa.
I cannot countenance such behavior.
Nie mogę akceptować takiego zachowania.
Collocations
countenance violencecountenance injustice
Discover more words
This word is part of a curated base of over 20,000 English words with Polish translations, IPA pronunciation, definitions, and examples. Find it on today's puzzle board!
Swipe to trace the word
O
C
C
A
U
E
A
N
S
N
N
S
T
E
A
N