sanction
How many syllables in sanction?
There are 2 syllables in the word sanction.How to pronounce sanction:
Synonyms for sanction:
allow
approve
authorise
authorize
back
clear
confirm
countenance
endorse
entitle
indorse
lend your name to
o.k.
okay
pass
permit
plump for
plunk for
support
visa
vouch for
Antonyms for sanction:
annulment
award
ban
banning
bar
barrier
barring
block
boycott
breach
break
cancelation
cancellation
censorship
check
constraint
debarment
denial
difference
disagreement
disallowance
disallowing
disapproval
discouragement
disproof
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