- past participle of countenance.
- past tense form of countenance.
countenanced
Example Sentences
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The very premise of Jackson’s Nuremberg prosecutions was that, no matter how “official” the actions, war crimes could not be countenanced, even—or especially—at the highest levels of government.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2025
“Catholics are not extremists,” he said, bristling at any suggestion that he would have countenanced targeting Americans because of the nature of their religious beliefs.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 20, 2023
It understood its sector — venture capitalists and technology start-ups — and made loans that national banks would never have countenanced.
From New York Times ● Apr. 1, 2023
Because it is outrageous that such a wealthy city has countenanced inhuman living conditions like this for years.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 25, 2023
This was extravagant and not to be countenanced.
From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck
