countenancing

verb

Definition of countenancingnext
present participle of countenance
1
as in accepting
to have a favorable opinion of I don't countenance such behavior in children of any age

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2
as in tolerating
to put up with (something painful or difficult) countenanced the delays and inconveniences of traveling by air with good grace

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  1. accepting
  2. tolerating
  3. enduring
  4. sustaining
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  • Other contracting experts said federal departments and agencies should have been more skeptical about accepting free products and consulting services from Microsoft, given the implications for competition and national security.
    Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Federal authorities have accused him of accepting at least $10,000 in cash in an envelope from Owens.
    Bracey Harris, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of accepting
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  • For heart failure, this means increasing or decreasing doses of fluid pills (diuretics) and other medications, based on symptoms and how well the person is tolerating therapy.
    Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
  • For too long, too many policymakers have favored appeasement of Iran, tolerating Iran’s murderous terrorism.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of tolerating
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  • In the context of a season, enduring poor results early on—like the recent away defeat against Lille in the Champions League—could bring the side back down to earth, offering some key learnings and fuelling an upswing in form for the business end of the campaign.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In this digital era where bespoke touches are the norm, such refinement not only delights but also deepens connections and fosters enduring loyalty.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of enduring
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  • The Role Of Leadership In Team Building Building and sustaining a high-performance team starts with leadership.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • With the rapid growth in these jobs, comes the challenge of sustaining the momentum.
    George Sakellaris, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
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