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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

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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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sanctions

The US placed sanctions on the Rwandan army, accusing it of fuelling the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo in March.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

He might decide to prolong and deepen sanctions relief in the hope of somehow easing the economic pressure on American consumers.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

In this context, Lubinets said he had faced questions and criticism online of his attitude towards Lantratova, formerly a hardline pro-Kremlin lawmaker, who is on the United Kingdom's sanctions list.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

The bank, Zhejiang Chouzhou Commercial Bank, was flagged internally by U.S. officials during both the Biden and Trump administrations for facilitating transactions that appeared designed to evade sanctions, former officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Back at the time of the sanctions controversy, Spassky wasn’t indicted by the French, and Lothar Schmid wasn’t indicted by the Germans.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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