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What is the antonym for countenance?

The antonym for countenance depends on the specific meaning you are considering. Here are some possibilities:

If you mean "facial expression," then possible antonyms include:

* Dismay: A look of distress or disappointment.

* Gloom: A look of sadness or pessimism.

* Fury: A look of intense anger.

* Fear: A look of apprehension or anxiety.

* Apathy: A look of indifference or lack of interest.

If you mean "to support or tolerate," then possible antonyms include:

* Oppose: To resist or be against something.

* Reject: To refuse to accept or allow something.

* Condemn: To criticize strongly or denounce.

* Disapprove: To have a negative opinion of something.

If you mean "to give a favorable reception," then possible antonyms include:

* Disapprove: To have a negative opinion of something.

* Reject: To refuse to accept or allow something.

* Dismiss: To ignore or disregard something.

* Scorn: To treat with contempt.

To choose the most appropriate antonym, you need to consider the context in which the word "countenance" is used.

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