countenance

Noun

• the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)

• formal and explicit approval
  • a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement
    

• the appearance conveyed by a person's face
  • a pleasant countenance
    
  • a stern visage
    

Verb

• consent to, give permission
  • She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
    
  • I won't let the police search her basement
    
  • I cannot allow you to see your exam
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  physiognomy , phiz , visage , kisser , smiler , mug , sanction , endorsement , indorsement , warrant , imprimatur , permit , allow , let
• Antonyms: 
  forbid , prohibit , interdict , proscribe , veto , disallow , nix