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SANCTION Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word sanction. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word sanction. (close relations)
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sanctions

Best Alternative Words for SANCTION

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1approve
verbv
2warrant
verb, nounv, n
3accept
verbv
4accredit
verbv
5allow
verbv
6authorize
verbv
7back
adverb, nounadv, n
8confirm
verbv
9endorse
verbv
10justify
verbv
11permit
verb, nounv, n
12ratify
verbv
13support
verb, nounv, n
14validate
verbv
15authorisation
verb, nounv, n
16authority
nounn
17authorization
nounn
18countenance
nounn
19endorsement
nounn
20imprimatur
nounn

Best Hypernyms For SANCTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sanction, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
approval authorise authorization authorize agreement approve authorisation clear commendation consent empower empowerment endorsement okay pass permission permit
Phrases (1)
social control
Abbreviations (1)
o.k.

Alternatives for APPROVE

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