Countenance and Suffer

Countenance

Countenance verb - To put up with (something painful or difficult).
Usage example: countenanced the delays and inconveniences of traveling by air with good grace

Suffer is a synonym for countenance in endure topic. In some cases you can use "Suffer" instead a verb "Countenance".

Nearby Words: countenanced, countenancing

Suffer

Suffer verb - To give permission for or to approve of.
Usage example: contends that the death penalty is something that no civilized society should suffer

Countenance is a synonym for suffer in endure topic. Sometimes you can use "Countenance" instead a verb "Suffer".

Nearby Words: suffering, sufferance, sufferer
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