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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Not a single vaccine is given without the guardian’s education and consent.

From MarketWatch

The 1973 War Powers Resolution -- passed after the Vietnam War -- was intended to prevent presidents from committing US forces to prolonged conflicts without congressional consent.

From Barron's

Women have previously told the BBC they were filmed without their consent by users of smart glasses.

From BBC

But East Suffolk Council instructed her to remove the bars from her flat at Mariners Court, in New Street, after they were installed without planning permission or listed building consent.

From BBC

In a republic, which depends on popular consent, the government has to create and sustain public support for the wars it enters.

From The Wall Street Journal

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