consent

[kuhn-sent] / kənˈsɛnt /

NOUN

agreement; concession

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquiescence approval assent authorization blessing compliance concurrence go ahead permission permit sanction understanding

STRONG

accord allowance leave okay sufferance yes

WEAK

blank check carte blanche green light right on say so stamp of approval

Antonyms

STRONGEST

denial disagreement disapproval dissent prohibition refusal rejection veto

WEAK

difference dissension objection opposition protest

VERB

agree

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquiesce comply give in subscribe

STRONG

accede accept allow approve assent bless concede concur fold let okay permit sanction yes yield

WEAK

give the nod give up knuckle under make a deal roll over say uncle say yes sign off on throw in the towel

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disagree

STRONG

condemn demur deny disallow disapprove dispute dissent forbid hold keep oppose prevent protest refuse reject repudiate veto

WEAK

differ object

Example Sentences

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I don't believe my interview with this man, who later withdrew consent for its use, put anyone in danger.

From BBC

If a decision isn't registered then a relative has the right to object to the "deemed consent" rule.

From BBC

Citi has had a string of operational misfires, and remains under consent orders to overhaul how it manages data, technology and compliance.

From The Wall Street Journal

This will be a more challenging, and risky, mission without the group's consent, and there is no timeline for that.

From BBC

He will also be subject to a restriction order, meaning his discharge from hospital will require the consent of the secretary of state for justice.

From BBC

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