Entry Word: approval

Function: noun

Meaning: an acceptance of something as satisfactory <Does this dress I bought for the wedding meet with your approval?>

Synonyms approbation, blessing, favor, imprimatur, OK (or okay)

Related Words backing, endorsement, sanction, support; benediction, goodwill; agreement, assent, concurrence, consent; countenance, liking, satisfaction

Near Antonyms refusal, rejection, repudiation; dislike, dissatisfaction; censure, condemnation, criticism, denunciation, deprecation, depreciation, disparagement, opprobrium, reprehension, reproach, reprobation

Antonyms disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor