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 18 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for sanction

accredit
allow
approval
approve
authorization
ban
boycott
certify
consent
empower
endorse
injunction
penalty
permission
permit
ratify
sentence
warrant

Antonyms for sanction

ban
decline
denial
deny
disagree
disallow
disapprove
enjoin
forbid
injunction
invalidate
negative
oppose
prohibit
prohibition
proscribe
protest
refusal
refuse
reject
rejection
revocation
revoke
turn down
veto

Meanings of sanction

noun

An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.

verb

To ratify; to make valid.
To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.
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 43 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sanction, such as: accredit, allow, approval, approve, authorization, ban, boycott.

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