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countenance in German

countenance in German is Antlitz, Miene, Gesichtsausdruck — countenance means a person's face or facial expression, especially as it reveals their mood.

countenance in German

Antlitz
noun
Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
Miene
noun
Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
Gesichtsausdruck
noun
Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
Unterstützung
noun
Favour; support; encouragement.
Antlitz
noun
Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.
Miene
noun
Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.
Gesichtsausdruck
noun
Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.
Beherrschtheit
noun
Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.
Contenance
noun
Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.
Fassung
noun
Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.
dulden
verb
(transitive) To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.
billigen
verb
(transitive) To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

What does "countenance" mean?

  1. noun A person's face or facial expression, especially as it reveals their mood.
    "His calm countenance gave away nothing about the bad news he carried."
  2. verb To approve of, tolerate, or support something.
    "The company refused to countenance any form of harassment."
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countenance in a sentence

  • His calm countenance gave away nothing about the bad news he carried.
  • The company refused to countenance any form of harassment.

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What is "countenance" in German?

"countenance" in German is Antlitz, Miene, Gesichtsausdruck. countenance means: A person's face or facial expression, especially as it reveals their mood.

How do you use "countenance" in a sentence?

Example: "His calm countenance gave away nothing about the bad news he carried." In German, "countenance" is Antlitz, Miene, Gesichtsausdruck.

Are there other ways to say "countenance" in German?

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "countenance": Antlitz, Miene, Gesichtsausdruck, Unterstützung, Beherrschtheit, Contenance.

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