sanctioned
The word “sanctioned” has 2 syllables: sanc-tioned
It's pronounced as /ˈsæŋkʃənd/
What is synonym and antonym for sanctioned?
In the thesaurus, “sanctioned” has 53 synonyms and 38 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for sanctioned along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for sanctioned
- abetted
- accepted
- accredited
- acknowledged
- affirmed
- allowed
- approbated
- approved
- authoritative
- authorized
- blessed
- blest
- canonical
- canonized
- certified
- cleared
- confirmed
- empowered
- enabled
- encouraged
- endorsed
- ex officio
- finalized
- formalized
- homologated
- indorsed
- initialed
- initialled
- lawful
- legal
- legalized
- legit
- legitimate
- licenced
- licensed
- licit
- official
- okayed
- passed
- permissible
- permitted
- promoted
- ratified
- reapproved
- regulation
- rubber-stamped
- sanctified
- semiofficial
- signed
- suggested
- supported
- validated
- warranted
Antonyms for sanctioned
- banned
- declined
- denied
- disallowed
- disapproved
- disregarded
- enjoined
- forbad
- forbade
- ignored
- illegal
- illegalized
- illegitimate
- illicit
- impermissible
- interdicted
- lawless
- negatived
- neglected
- nonofficial
- overlooked
- prohibited
- proscribed
- rebuffed
- rebutted
- refused
- rejected
- spurned
- turned down
- unapproved
- unauthorized
- unlawful
- unlicensed
- unofficial
- unsanctioned
- verboten
- vetoed
- wrongful
Meanings of sanctioned
- 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 club was officially sanctioned by the national sports association.
- The project was sanctioned after months of careful consideration.
- He was sanctioned for his misconduct at the workplace.
- The use of the logo was not sanctioned by the copyright owner.
- The new policy has been sanctioned by the board of directors.
On this page you'll find 91 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sanctioned, such as: abetted, accepted, accredited, acknowledged, affirmed, allowed, approbated.
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Related Words
abetted
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