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sanctions

The word “sanctions” has 2 syllables: sanc-tions.

It's pronounced as /ˈsæŋkʃənz/.

What is synonym and antonym for sanctions?

In the thesaurus, “sanctions” has 22 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for sanctions

  • accredit
  • allow
  • approval
  • approve
  • approves
  • authorizations
  • ban
  • boycott
  • certify
  • confirms
  • consents
  • empower
  • endorse
  • injunction
  • licences
  • penalty
  • permissions
  • permit
  • ratifies
  • ratify
  • sentence
  • warrant

Antonyms for sanctions

  • bans
  • declines
  • denials
  • denies
  • deny
  • disagree
  • disallow
  • disallows
  • disapprove
  • disapproves
  • forbids
  • invalidate
  • negatives
  • oppose
  • prohibitions
  • prohibits
  • proscribes
  • proscriptions
  • protest
  • refuse
  • reject
  • rejects
  • revoke
  • turns down
  • vetoes

Meanings of sanctions

  • 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 United Nations imposed sanctions against the country for violating human rights.
  • The company faced severe financial losses due to economic sanctions imposed by foreign governments.
  • The government threatened to impose trade sanctions if the environmental regulations were not followed.
  • The school has strict sanctions for students who violate the code of conduct.
  • The international community lifted the economic sanctions after the country complied with the disarmament agreement.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sanctions, such as: accredit, allow, approval, approve, approves, authorizations, ban.

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