countenance

/KOWN-tuh-nunss/verb

a person's face or expression; to admit as acceptable

The dean would not countenance cheating of any kind.
Synonyms
tolerate, approve, sanction
Antonyms
forbid, prohibit
Memory hook
countenance: to keep your face calm toward it — to allow it.

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