countenance

Meanings

• the appearance conveyed by a person's face
  • "a pleasant countenance"
• formal and explicit approval
• the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
• consent to, give permission

Synonyms

allow, endorsement, imprimatur, indorsement, kisser, let, mug, permit, phiz, physiognomy, sanction, smiler, visage, warrant