sanctions

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authorization n.
embargo, punishment n.
authorize, confirm v.

NOUN

authorization

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approval

STRONG

acquiescence allowance approbation assent authority backing confirmation consent countenance encouragement endorsement fiat go-ahead leave nod okay permission permit ratification recommendation sufferance support word

WEAK

green light seal of approval stamp of approval

Antonyms

STRONG

denial disagreement disapproval discouragement opposition prohibition question refusal rejection veto

WEAK

award honor prevention reward

NOUN

embargo, punishment

Synonyms

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ban boycott injunction penalty sentence

STRONG

command decree writ

WEAK

coercive measure punitive measure

Antonyms

WEAK

award disapproval honor prevention refusal reward veto

VERB

authorize, confirm

Synonyms

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accredit allow approve certify empower endorse permit ratify warrant

STRONG

back bless commission countenance license okay support

WEAK

get behind give the go-ahead give the green light give the nod go for vouch for

Antonyms

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deny disagree disallow disapprove invalidate oppose protest refuse reject revoke

STRONG

discourage veto

WEAK

prevent

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sanctions

Ajay Pant, 38, in custody in Britain, has been charged with sanctions offences carrying a maximum 10-year prison sentence, in a case that could set a legal precedent for merchant seafarers.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

But the key is that trade cutoffs, unlike sanctions, are felt immediately.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Asked about US President Donald Trump's threats, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters on Friday that "sanctions and pressure will not help resolve the issue".

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

Federal banking laws, including Bank Secrecy Act requirements and sanctions obligations, will apply and be enforceable against World Liberty and its management.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

Collectively, these sanctions send the strong message that, now that you have been labeled, you are no longer wanted.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander