Summary
countenance {noun}
apoio · fisionomia · semblante
to countenance {verb}
aprovar
English-Portuguese translation for "countenance"
"countenance" Portuguese translation
countenance {noun}
countenance {noun} (also: support, backup, backing, grip)
countenance {noun} (also: physiognomy, expression)
countenance {noun} (also: appearance, look, face)
to countenance {verb}
to countenance [countenanced|countenanced] {v.t.}
... which we cannot in any way countenance.
Synonyms
Synonyms (English) for "countenance":
© Princeton Universitypermit · allow · let · visage · physiognomy · phiz · kisser · smiler · mug · sanction · endorsement · indorsement · warrant · imprimatur
Usage examples
Usage examples for "countenance" in Portuguese
This is why I cannot countenance leaving open-ended the possibility of an even higher percentage of European Union GDP being committed to cohesion policies.
I cannot countenance some members of a group being made to toe the line, with the result that we have to change the decision we voted in favour of in the Committee on Budgetary Control.
We can countenance a few measures in this sphere aimed exclusively at developing countries, but we must always take care to protect this important industry and its employment potential.
We cannot countenance repeatedly extending the management boards – from 15 to 25 – by adding additional experts, and then, if that does not work, setting up an executive board.
It is outrageous that the EU's farmers cannot countenance such imports when they themselves each year pump 8.8 million tons of EU-subsidised sugar out onto the world market.
Unless we are prepared to countenance a crisis within EU institutions, half of the Austrian presidency ’ s term will thus be overshadowed by efforts to find agreement on the budget.
Similar words
councilman · councilor · counsel · counseling · counselling · counsellor · counselor · count · countable · countdown · countenance · counter · counterattack · counterbalance · counterbore · counterfactual · counterfeit · counterfoil · counterintuitive · countermand · countermeasure
In the English-Portuguese dictionary you will find more translations.