SANCTIONS
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Sanctions.
Sanctions - as a noun
Formal and explicit approval
Example: "A democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
countenance15endorsement14imprimatur16indorsement14warrant10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
approval15commendation19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
Official permission or approval
Example: "Authority for the program was renewed several times"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
authorisation16authority15authorization25The act of final authorization
Example: "It had the sanction of the church"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
authorisation16authorization25empowerment20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Sanctions - as a verb
Give sanction to
Example: "I approve of his educational policies"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approve14o.k.okay11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
authorise12authorize21clear7pass6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give authority or permission to
Give religious sanction to, such as through an oath
Example: "Sanctify the marriage"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sanctify16Example Sentences
"The United Nations imposed economic sanctions on the country for its human rights violations."
"The government issued sanctions against the company for its unethical business practices."
"The international community implemented strict trade sanctions on the rogue state."
"The sanctions imposed by the European Union severely impacted the country's economy."
"The United States threatened to impose new sanctions on the dictator's regime."
Word Game Points
Is SANCTIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sanctions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SANCTIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is SANCTIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sanctions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSANCTIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is SANCTIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sanctions is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSANCTIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
