sanctioning

The word “sanctioning” has 3 syllables: sanc-tion-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈsæŋkʃənɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for sanctioning?

In the thesaurus, “sanctioning” has 93 synonyms and 59 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for sanctioning along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for sanctioning

acceptance
accepting
accord
accrediting
acknowledging
admission
affirmation
affirming
agreement
allowing
approbating
approval
approving
assent
attestation
authenticating
authentication
authorization
authorizing
avowal
blessing
canonizing
certifying
clearance
clearing
confirming
consent
corroborating
corroboration
demonstration
enabling
enactment
endorsement
endorsing
establishment
evidence
facultative
finalizing
formalization
formalizing
founding
go ahead
granting
green light
homologating
indorsement
indorsing
initialing
initialling
institution
legalization
legalizing
legislation
legitimation
legitimization
lenient
letting
licencing
licensing
nod
okay
okaying
passage
passing
permission
permissive
permitting
proof
proving
ratification
ratifying
reapproving
recognition
rubber-stamping
sanctifying
sanction
signing
stamp of approval
substantiation
support
supporting
testament
testimonial
testimony
tolerating
validating
validation
verification
verifying
visa
warrant
warranting
witness

Antonyms for sanctioning

abatement
abolishment
abolition
abortion
abrogation
annulment
avoidance
banning
calling off
cancelation
cancellation
contradiction
countermand
declining
defeasance
denial
denying
destruction
disabling
disagreement
disallowing
disapproval
disapproving
disregarding
dissension
dissolution
enjoining
forbidding
ignoring
illegalizing
interdicting
invalidation
negation
negativing
neglecting
nullification
opposition
overlooking
override
overruling
overturn
prohibiting
proscribing
quashing
rebuffing
rebutting
recall
refusal
refusing
rejecting
rejection
repeal
rescindment
spurning
turning down
veto
vetoing
void
voiding

Meanings of sanctioning

verb
1. To ratify; to make valid.
2. To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.
3. To penalize (a State etc.) with sanctions.

Example Sentences

The committee is sanctioning the new project proposal.
The government is considering sanctioning stricter regulations on environmental protection.
The school is sanctioning the use of electronic devices in classrooms.
The organization is responsible for sanctioning professional certifications.
The council is sanctioning the construction of a new park in the neighborhood.

On this page you'll find 152 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sanctioning, such as: abatement, abolishment, abolition, abortion, abrogation, acceptance, accepting.

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