Definitions

consent

[kuhn-sent] / kənˈsɛnt /

NOUN

agreement; concession

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquiescence approval assent authorization blessing compliance concurrence go ahead permission permit sanction understanding

STRONG

accord allowance leave okay sufferance yes

WEAK

blank check carte blanche green light right on say so stamp of approval

Antonyms

STRONGEST

denial disagreement disapproval dissent prohibition refusal rejection veto

WEAK

difference dissension objection opposition protest

VERB

agree

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquiesce comply give in subscribe

STRONG

accede accept allow approve assent bless concede concur fold let okay permit sanction yes yield

WEAK

give the nod give up knuckle under make a deal roll over say uncle say yes sign off on throw in the towel

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disagree

STRONG

condemn demur deny disallow disapprove dispute dissent forbid hold keep oppose prevent protest refuse reject repudiate veto

WEAK

differ object

Example Sentences

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"We want to create a clear perimeter around ownership with consent and attribution the norm in an AI world".

From BBC

The allegations, first announced in January 2025, claimed the companies collected and sold geolocation and driving behavior data from millions of consumers without obtaining their affirmative consent.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We want to create a clear perimeter around ownership with consent and attribution the norm in an AI world.”

From The Wall Street Journal

But after speaking out, she saw AI-generated images of herself had been created without her consent.

From BBC

"When there is no consent there is assault," she posted on social media.

From BBC

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