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plural of sanction.
present tense form of sanction (3rd person singular).

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sanctions

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authorization n.
embargo, punishment n.
authorize, confirm v.

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

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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

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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

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deny disagree disallow disapprove invalidate oppose protest refuse reject revoke

STRONG

discourage veto

WEAK

prevent

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Cuba relies heavily on fuel imports, meaning tight US sanctions and an oil blockade since the start of the year have exacerbated existing shortages.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

Just as sanctions hollowed out Iran’s defenses, they left the country’s economy brittle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Elsewhere in his interview, Tugendhat revealed he had received no confirmation from China that the country's sanctions against him had been dropped.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

In response to questions, Damen shared a press release that said it “has always acted in accordance with the applicable sanctions packages and that full transparency has been exercised about its activities.”

From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026

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

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela