sanction

The word “sanction” has 2 syllables: sanc-tion

It's pronounced as /ˈsæŋkʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for sanction?

In the thesaurus, “sanction” has 97 synonyms and 54 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for sanction along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for sanction

OK
accept
acceptance
accord
accredit
accreditation
acknowledge
acquiescence
affirm
agreement
allow
allowance
approbate
approbation
approval
approve
assent
authority
authorization
authorize
back
backing
ban
bless
boycott
canonize
certification
certify
clear
clearance
coercive measure
command
commission
concession
concurrence
confirm
confirmation
consent
countenance
decree
empower
enable
encouragement
endorse
endorsement
fiat
finalize
formalize
get behind
give the go-ahead
give the green light
give the nod
go ahead
go for
grant
granting
green light
homologate
imprimatur
indorse
initial
injunction
leave
legalize
liberty
licence
license
nod
okay
pass
patent
penalty
permission
permit
punitive measure
ratification
ratify
reapprove
recommendation
rubber-stamp
sanctify
seal
seal of approval
sentence
sign
signature
stamp
stamp of approval
sufferance
support
tolerance
toleration
validate
vouch for
warrant
word
writ

Antonyms for sanction

award
ban
decline
denial
deny
deterrence
disagree
disagreement
disallow
disapproval
disapprove
discourage
discouragement
disregard
embargo
enjoin
exclusion
forbid
honor
ignore
illegalize
injunction
interdict
interdiction
invalidate
negative
neglect
oppose
opposition
overlook
prevent
prevention
prohibit
prohibition
proscribe
proscription
protest
question
rebuff
rebut
refusal
refuse
reject
rejection
repression
revocation
revoke
reward
spurn
suppression
taboo
tabu
turn down
veto

Meanings of sanction

noun
1. An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
2. A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
3. A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.
verb
1. To ratify; to make valid.
2. To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.
3. To penalize (a State etc.) with sanctions.

Example Sentences

The government decided to sanction the company for its illegal activities.
The new policy received official sanction from the board of directors.
International bodies often sanction countries that violate human rights.
The committee will not sanction any further expenditures this quarter.
She acted without the sanction of her superiors, risking her position.

On this page you'll find 151 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sanction, such as: OK, accept, acceptance, accord, accredit, accreditation, acknowledge.

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