countenance

countenance is a Noun

Definition:

[1] Appearance or expression of the face; look; aspect; mien. So spake the Son, and into terror changed His countenance. Milton.

[2] The face; the features. In countenance somewhat doth resemble you. Shak.

[3] Approving or encouraging aspect of face; hence, favor, good will, support; aid; encouragement. Thou hast made him . . . glad with thy countenance. Ps. xxi. 6. This is the magistrate`s peculiar province, to give countenance to piety and virtue, and to rebuke vice. Atterbury.

[4] Superficial appearance; show; pretense. [Obs.] The election being done, he made countenance of great discontent thereat. Ascham. In countenance, in an assured condition or aspect; free from shame or dismay. "It puts the learned in countenance, and gives them a place among the fashionable part of mankind." Addison. -- Out of countenance, not bold or assured; confounded; abashed. "Their best friends were out of countenance, because they found that the imputations . . . were well grounded." Clarendon. -- To keep the countenance, to preserve a composed or natural look, undisturbed by passion or emotion. Swift.