Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face. / Favour; support; encouragement. / (obsolete) Superficial appearance; show; pretense. / Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.

(transitive) To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

plural of countenance

unabashed

abashed

To preserve a calm appearance, hiding one's emotions.

simple past tense and past participle of countenance

plural of countenancer

One who countenances, favours, or supports.