Countenance
Countenance verb - To have a favorable opinion of.
Incite and countenance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Incite" instead a verb "Countenance".
Nearby Words: countenanced, countenancing
Incite
Incite verb - To bring (something volatile or intense) into being.
Countenance and incite are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Countenance" instead a verb "Incite".
Nearby Words: incitement, inciting
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