countenances

Noun

• the appearance conveyed by a person's face
• formal and explicit approval
• the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
• plural of countenance

Verb

• consent to, give permission

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

disallow, forbid