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 115 synonyms and 65 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for sanctions

OKs
acceptances
accepts
accords
accredit
accreditations
accredits
acknowledges
acquiescence
acquiescences
affirms
agreements
allow
allowance
allowances
allows
approbates
approbation
approval
approve
approves
assent
assents
authority
authorizations
authorizes
back
backing
ban
bless
blesses
boycott
canonizes
certifications
certifies
certify
clearances
clears
coercive measure
command
commission
concessions
concurrences
confirmation
confirms
consent
consents
countenance
decree
empower
enables
encouragement
endorse
endorsement
endorses
fiat
finalizes
formalizes
get behind
give the go-ahead
give the green light
give the nod
go for
go-ahead
grants
green light
green lights
homologates
imprimaturs
indorses
initials
injunction
leave
leaves
legalizes
liberties
licences
license
licenses
nod
okay
okays
passes
patents
penalty
permission
permissions
permit
permits
punitive measure
ratification
ratifies
ratify
reapproves
recommendation
rubber-stamps
sanctifies
seal of approval
seals
sentence
signatures
signs
stamp of approval
stamps
sufferance
sufferances
support
tolerances
tolerations
validates
vouch for
warrant
warrants
word
writ

Antonyms for sanctions

award
bans
declines
denial
denials
denies
deny
deterrences
disagree
disagreement
disallow
disallows
disapproval
disapprove
disapproves
discourage
discouragement
discouragements
disregards
embargoes
enjoins
exclusions
forbids
honor
ignores
illegalizes
injunctions
interdictions
interdicts
invalidate
negatives
neglects
oppose
opposition
overlooks
prevent
prevention
prohibition
prohibitions
prohibits
proscribes
proscriptions
protest
question
rebuffs
rebuts
refusal
refusals
refuse
refuses
reject
rejection
rejections
rejects
repressions
revocations
revoke
reward
spurns
suppressions
taboos
tabus
turns down
veto
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 180 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sanctions, such as: OKs, acceptances, accepts, accords, accredit, accreditations, accredits.

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