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1 countenance
1. noun((expression on) the face.) ansiktsuttrykk, mine2. verb(to encourage, support or accept: We can't possibly countenance the spending of so much money.) tåle, oppmuntre til, godta, finne seg iIsubst. \/ˈkaʊntənəns\/1) ansikt, åsyn (litterært)2) uttrykk, ansiktsuttrykk, mine, oppsyn3) fatning, ro4) støtte, moralsk støtte, oppmuntring, medhold, billigelse5) ( foreldet) holdning, oppførsel, atferdgive countenance to somebody gi noen moralsk støttegive countenance to something støtte noekeep one's countenance holde masken, bevare fatningen, holde seg alvorligkeep somebody in countenance holde motet opp hos noen, gi noen moralsk støtteput\/stare somebody out of countenance bringe noen ut av fatning, gjøre noen forlegenIIverb \/ˈkaʊntənəns\/1) støtte, oppmuntre, gi moralsk støtte til2) tillate, tolerere -
2 Knight of the Sorrowful Countenance
the eller the Knight of the Rueful Countenance ridderen av den bedrøvelige skikkelse (Don Quijote)English-Norwegian dictionary > Knight of the Sorrowful Countenance
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3 evil
'i:vl 1. adjective(very bad; wicked; sinful: evil intentions; an evil man; He looks evil; evil deeds; an evil tongue.) ond; syndig2. noun1) (wrong-doing, harm or wickedness: He tries to ignore all the evil in the world; Do not speak evil of anyone.) onde, ondskap2) (anything evil, eg crime, misfortune etc: London in the eighteenth century was a place of crime, filth, poverty and other evils.) onde, ulykke•- evil-- evilly
- evilness
- evil-doerslem--------vondIsubst. \/ˈiːvl\/, \/ˈiːvɪl\/1) ondskap, onde2) ulykke, onde3) ( gammeldags) sykdom, onde4) ( gammeldags) syndbe evil incarnate være den personifiserte ondskap, være det onde selvdeliver us from evil ( religion) frels oss fra det ondeof two evils one must choose the least eller one must choose the lesser of two evils av to onder velger man det minstereturn good for evil gjengjelde ondt med godtspeak evil of tale ille omwish somebody evil ønske noen ondtIIadj. \/ˈiːvəl\/, \/ˈiːvɪl\/1) ond, ondskapsfull2) syndig• she lived an evil life?3) heslig, motbydelig• did you notice the evil smell?4) skadelig5) ulykkelig, ulykkesbringendedet var ulykkelige dager\/tiderbe of evil repute ha dårlig ryktehave an evil tongue ha en ond tungeput off the evil day forklaring: utsette noe ubehagelig så lenge som mulig -
4 stare
steə 1. verb((often with at) to look at with a fixed gaze: They stared at her clothes in amazement; Don't stare - it's rude!) stirre, glo, glane2. noun(a staring look: a bold stare.) stirrende blikk, glaningstirringIsubst. \/steə\/1) stirrende blikk, stirring2) glaning, gloingreturn somebody's stare stirre tilbake på noenIIverb \/steə\/1) stirre, glane, glo2) ( om noe stygt eller trist) stikke seg ut, være skrikende3) (om hår, fjær e.l.) stå til alle kanter, strittemake someone stare ( overført) få noen til å sperre opp øynenestare one's eyes out at stirre seg blind påstare somebody down eller stare somebody out stirre noen i senkstare somebody in the face være åpenbart, være soleklartvære nært foreståendestare somebody into silence stirre noen til stillhet, få noen til å holde kjeft ved å stirrestare somebody out of countenance bringe noen ut av fatning ved å stirre, gjøre noen forlegen ved å stirre
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Countenance — Coun te*nance (koun t[ e]*nans), n. [OE. contenance, countenaunce, demeanor, composure, F. contenance demeanor, fr. L. continentia continence, LL. also, demeanor, fr. L. continere to hold together, repress, contain. See {Contain}, and cf.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Countenance — may refer to: Human physical appearance Countenance divine, or divine countenance, a reference to the literal or metaphorical face of God Anglo Soviet invasion of Iran, called Operation Countenance, the 1941 invasion of Iran by the United Kingdom … Wikipedia
countenance — ► NOUN 1) a person s face or facial expression. 2) formal support or approval. ► VERB ▪ admit as acceptable or possible. ● keep one s countenance Cf. ↑keep one s countenance ● … English terms dictionary
countenance — [kount′ n əns] n. [ME & OFr contenance, bearing, conduct < L continentia, lit., way one holds oneself, restraint < continere: see CONTAIN] 1. the look on a person s face that shows one s nature or feelings 2. the face; facial features;… … English World dictionary
countenance — [n1] appearance, usually of the face aspect, biscuit*, cast, demeanor, expression, face, features, gills*, kisser*, look, looks, map*, mask, mien, mug*, phizog*, physiognomy, poker face*, potato*, puss*, visage; concepts 716,718 countenance [n2]… … New thesaurus
Countenance — Coun te*nance (koun t? nans), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Countenanced} ( nanst); p. pr. & vb. n. {Countenancing}.] 1. To encourage; to favor; to approve; to aid; to abet. [1913 Webster] This conceit, though countenanced by learned men, is not made out… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Countenance divine — Countenance divine, also called the divine countenance, is a phrase that is almost exclusively a reference to the face literal or metaphorical of the Judæo Christian God; in Christian terms, God the Father. The phrase is used in the patriotic… … Wikipedia
countenance — n *face, visage, physiognomy, mug, puss countenance vb *favor, encourage Analogous words: *approve, sanction, endorse: *commend, applaud: *support, uphold, champion, ba … New Dictionary of Synonyms
countenance — I verb abet, accede to, accredit, acquiesce in, adjust oneself to, advocate, affirm, agree to, aid, allow, approbare, approbate, approve, approve of, assent to, assist, back, be in favor of, charter, commend, concur in, confirm, consent to,… … Law dictionary
countenance — (n.) mid 13c., from O.Fr. contenance demeanor, bearing, conduct, from L. continentia restraint, abstemiousness, moderation, lit. way one contains oneself, from continentem, prp. of continere (see CONTAIN (Cf. contain)). Meaning evolving M.E. from … Etymology dictionary
countenance — n. & v. n. 1 a the face. b the facial expression. 2 composure. 3 moral support. v.tr. 1 give approval to (an act etc.) (cannot countenance this breach of the rules). 2 (often foll. by in) encourage (a person or a practice). Phrases and idioms:… … Useful english dictionary