Countenance
Countenance verb - To have a favorable opinion of.
Defend and countenance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defend" instead a verb "Countenance".
Nearby Words: countenanced, countenancing
Defend
Defend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.
Countenance and defend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Countenance" instead a verb "Defend".
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Defend and Countenance. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/countenance/defend
Countenance & Defend. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/countenance/defend>.
Defend or Countenance. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/countenance/defend.
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