countenancer


coun·te·nance

C0684100 (koun′tə-nəns)n.1. Appearance, especially the expression of the face: The question left him with a puzzled countenance.2. The face or facial features.3. a. A look or expression indicative of encouragement or of moral support.b. Support or approval.4. Obsolete Bearing; demeanor.tr.v. coun·te·nanced, coun·te·nanc·ing, coun·te·nanc·es To give sanction or support to; tolerate or approve: The college administration will not countenance cheating.
[Middle English contenaunce, from Old French, from contenir, to behave; see contain.]
coun′te·nanc·er n.