Countenance and Pass up

Countenance

Countenance verb - To have a favorable opinion of.

Pass up is an antonym for countenance.

Nearby Words: countenanced, countenancing

Pass up

Pass up verb - To show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to.
Usage example: I must pass up the offer to be chairman of this event

Countenance is an antonym for pass up.
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