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

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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

Synonyms

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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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sanctions

"Our group has continued its business operations in Russia while complying with all domestic and international sanctions and regulations," the firm said in a statement.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

The United States has imposed sanctions on dozens of companies and individuals linked to an alleged Cambodia-based cyberscam group and a network in Madagascar that targeted Americans.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

Wong called on Congress to pass the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, legislation approved later that year that authorized sanctions on officials deemed responsible for human-rights violations in Hong Kong.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

The security law, which Beijing imposed on Hong Kong in 2020, prohibits such calls for sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Based on the changes he had made in South Africa, he asked me to mute the call for the continuation of international sanctions.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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