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Rarecountenanced
The correct spelling is countenanced.
How to pronounce countenanced
verb
Say it like: Cow-nte-nan-sed
The correct spelling is countenanced. To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something. For example: "The cruel punishment was countenanced by the government, although it was not officially legal."
Usage Examples
“The cruel punishment was countenanced by the government, although it was not officially legal.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.
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