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approval

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Synonyms & Antonyms of approval

an acceptance of something as satisfactory

does this poster I made for the recital meet with your approval?

Synonyms for approval

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

Words Related to approval

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

benediction,
goodwill

acceptation,
accession,
agreement,
assent,
concurrence,
consent

countenance,
liking,
satisfaction

Phrases Synonymous with approval

clean bill of health,
pat on the back

Near Antonyms for approval

refusal,
rejection,
repudiation

dislike,
dissatisfaction

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

Antonyms for approval

disapprobation,
disapproval,
disfavor

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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 21 Jun. 2021.

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