sanctioning

The word “sanctioning” has 3 syllables: sanc-tion-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈsæŋkʃənɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for sanctioning?

In the thesaurus, “sanctioning” has 24 synonyms and 28 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for sanctioning

  • acceptance
  • admission
  • affirmation
  • approval
  • approving
  • authorization
  • clearance
  • confirming
  • consent
  • corroboration
  • endorsement
  • endorsing
  • evidence
  • green light
  • indorsement
  • passage
  • permission
  • permissive
  • proof
  • ratification
  • ratifying
  • recognition
  • testimony
  • verification

Antonyms for sanctioning

  • abolition
  • abrogation
  • annulment
  • avoidance
  • banning
  • cancelation
  • cancellation
  • declining
  • denial
  • denying
  • disagreement
  • disallowing
  • disapproval
  • disapproving
  • dissolution
  • forbidding
  • opposition
  • override
  • overruling
  • overturn
  • prohibiting
  • proscribing
  • refusal
  • rejecting
  • rejection
  • repeal
  • veto
  • vetoing

Meanings of sanctioning

  • 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 committee is sanctioning the new project proposal.
  • The government is considering sanctioning stricter regulations on environmental protection.
  • The school is sanctioning the use of electronic devices in classrooms.
  • The organization is responsible for sanctioning professional certifications.
  • The council is sanctioning the construction of a new park in the neighborhood.

On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sanctioning, such as: abolition, abrogation, acceptance, admission, affirmation, annulment, approval.

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