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sanctions

NOUN

authorization

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approval

STRONG

acquiescence allowance approbation assent authority backing confirmation consent countenance encouragement endorsement fiat go-ahead leave nod okay permission permit ratification recommendation sufferance support word

WEAK

green light seal of approval stamp of approval

Antonyms

STRONG

denial disagreement disapproval discouragement opposition prohibition question refusal rejection veto

WEAK

award honor prevention reward

NOUN

embargo, punishment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ban boycott injunction penalty sentence

STRONG

command decree writ

WEAK

coercive measure punitive measure

Antonyms

WEAK

award disapproval honor prevention refusal reward veto

VERB

authorize, confirm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accredit allow approve certify empower endorse permit ratify warrant

STRONG

back bless commission countenance license okay support

WEAK

get behind give the go-ahead give the green light give the nod go for vouch for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny disagree disallow disapprove invalidate oppose protest refuse reject revoke

STRONG

discourage veto

WEAK

prevent

Example Sentences

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Kyrgyzstan, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe were also elected to the Security Council, which is the only UN body that can make legally binding decisions such as imposing sanctions and authorising use of force.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

They are pursuing negotiations aimed at securing maritime access through the strait and creating space for broader talks on sanctions and Iran’s nuclear program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

As the senator later put it, “A Government cannot be republican in form which sanctions inequality of rights.”

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Her home country Japan has backed Ukraine since the start of the Russian offensive and joined Western sanctions against Moscow.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The conference decided to retain the sanctions policy as it was.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela