countenance
nounUK /ˈkaʊntənəns/
US /ˈkaʊntənəns/
The look on someone's face that shows how they feel.
Her cheerful countenance made everyone in the room feel welcome.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Calm control of your feelings and expressions.
He kept his countenance even when the questions became difficult.
3. Support or approval given to something.
The plan received the countenance of the whole committee.
4. To approve of or tolerate something.
The teacher would not countenance cheating of any kind.