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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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Cuba has experienced many crises since then -- sanctions, hurricanes, a pandemic and the collapse of the Soviet bloc.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

With help from Russia and China, North Korea’s economy has experienced growth despite global sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

Still, it illustrates the big opportunities for businesses that are willing to circumvent international sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

But they're still strangled by international sanctions linked to terrorism and human rights.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

In person, he was just as warm and thoughtful, though we differed markedly on the issues of the armed struggle and sanctions.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela