2. (noun)sanction a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards Synonyms: countenance, imprimatur, endorsement, indorsement, authority, authorisation, warrant, authorization
3. (noun)authority, authorization, authorisation, sanction official permission or approval Synonyms: endorsement, potency, government agency, countenance, federal agency, assurance, authorization, self-confidence, warrant, say-so, self-assurance, indorsement, agency, sanction, dominance, sureness, confidence, bureau, office, imprimatur, authority, empowerment, authorisation, mandate
4. (verb)sanction the act of final authorization Synonyms: countenance, imprimatur, endorsement, indorsement, authority, authorisation, warrant, authorization
5. (verb)approve, O.K., okay, sanction give sanction to Synonyms: sanction, approve, okay
6. (verb)sanction give authority or permission to Synonyms: approve, okay
7. (verb)sanction give religious sanction to, such as through on oath Synonyms: approve, okay
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'sanction'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. sanction Abet and instigate are now used almost without exception in a bad sense; one may incite either to good or evil. One incites or instigates to the doing of something not yet done, or to incre Synonyms: abet, advocate, countenance, incite, sanction, aid, embolden, instigate, support, assist, encourage, promote, uphold Antonyms: baffle, deter, dissuade, hinder, confound, disapprove, expose, impede, counteract, disconcert, frustrate, obstruct, denounce, discourage
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