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stare out of countenance
Variant of countenance
noun
- the look on a person's face that shows one's nature or feelings
- the face; facial features; visage
- a look of approval on the face
- approval; support; sanction
- calm control; composure
- Obsolete
- the way a thing looks; appearance
- false appearance
transitive verb countenanced, countenancing
to give support or sanction to; approve or tolerate
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