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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Penza said the argument that “they could have just left” misunderstands how consent works in these types of cases.

From The Wall Street Journal

The new Copilot Health feature will offer personalized, AI-powered healthcare advice that’s informed by medical records and health data uploaded with users’ consent.

From The Wall Street Journal

But guidance published by trade body Ukie in 2023 said game companies must restrict players under 18 from purchasing loot boxes without parental consent.

From BBC

"Alberta's secession cannot happen without First Nation consent to change a party to Treaty No. 8," the lawsuit stated.

From BBC

“To me,” Mr. Talarico continued, “that is an affirmation in one of our most central stories that creation has to be done with consent. You cannot force someone to create.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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