expression+of+countenance

  • 21expression — Synonyms and related words: Christophany, Parthian shot, Satanophany, accent, adage, address, adjectival phrase, affirmation, air, airing, allegation, ana, analects, angelophany, announcement, answer, antonym, aphorism, apostrophe, apothegm,… …

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  • 22countenance — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. face, features, visage, physiognomy, mug (sl.); expression, complexion, aspect; approval, sanction, acceptance, favor, patronage. v. t. aid, encourage; tolerate. See appearance, approbation, front. II …

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  • 23countenance — 1. noun /ˈkaʊn.tɪ.nəns,ˈkaʊn.tən.əns/ a) Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face. But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell. b) appearance; e moustre par… …

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  • 24expression — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. representation, symbolization, indication; statement, utterance, wording, communication; modulation, shading, interpretation; idiom, phrase, term; aspect, look, pose; token; saying. See affirmation,… …

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  • 25countenance — coun|te|nance1 [ kauntənəns ] noun count LITERARY your face or the expression on your face countenance coun|te|nance 2 [ kauntənəns ] verb transitive FORMAL to approve of something or allow something to happen …

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  • 26expression — n. 1. Squeezing out, pressing out. 2. Utterance, declaration, assertion, statement. 3. Phrase, term, form of words, mode of speech. 4. Look, cast of countenance, play of features. 5. General tone, pervading effect, pervasive feeling. 6. Lively… …

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  • 27countenance — I. n. 1. Aspect, look, mien, expression of the face. 2. Favor, encouragement, patronage, support, aid, assistance, sanction, approbation, approval. II. v. a. Approve, sanction, support, aid, abet, assist, favor, encourage, patronize, befriend,… …

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  • 28countenance — n 1. appearance, look, expression, complexion, mien, air; image, cast, semblance, form. 2. visage, face, Sl. pan, Sl. mug, Sl. kisser; profile, contour, features, lines, physiognomy. 3. sanction, approval, approbation, favor, acceptance, adoption …

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  • 29expression — n 1. verbalization, utterance, enunciation; announcement, proclamation, declaration, pronouncement; communication, informing, mentioning, telling; explanation, definition, explication, description. 2. statement, assertion, discourse, discussion,… …

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  • 30facial expression — noun The expression or countenance that seems to an onlooker to be represented by the appearance of a persons face, resulting from specific use of that persons facial muscles …

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