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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This business allows life sciences companies opportunities to market products and services directly to consenting patients.

From Barron's

They can only be given food-related treatments if they consent or it is clear they lack the mental capacity to choose.

From BBC

The transaction is expected to close in mid-2026, subject to conditions, including regulatory approvals, client consents and the support of Janus Henderson’s shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal

The feature, introduced by Apple in 2021, requires apps to obtain user consent through a pop-up window before tracking their activity across other apps and websites.

From Barron's

This provided a “logical and most expedient opportunity” to get more info on what documents existed and pave the way for a consent search.

From The Wall Street Journal

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