blessing

Synonyms

approbation, approval, favor, imprimatur, OK (or okay);

Antonyms

disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor;

Near Antonyms

refusal, rejection, repudiation;

dislike, dissatisfaction;

censure, condemnation, criticism, denunciation, deprecation, depreciation, disparagement, opprobrium, reprehension, reproach, reprobation;

Related Words

backing, cachet, endorsement (also indorsement), finalization, formalization, nod, ratification, rubber stamp, sanction, support, thumbs-up, vote;

benediction, goodwill;

acceptation, accession, agreement, assent, concurrence, consent;

countenance, liking, satisfaction;

Phrases

clean bill of health, pat on the back;