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granting

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of granting

the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something

your granting of an interview for this job opening will be much appreciated

Synonyms of granting

allowance, authorization, clearance, concurrence, consent, green light, leave, license (or licence), permission, sanction, sufferance, warrant

Words Related to granting

imprimatur, seal, signature, stamp

accreditation, certification

concession, patent, permit

tolerance, toleration

acceptance, acquiescence, agreement, assent, OK (or okay)

Near Antonyms of granting

denial, refusal, rejection, revocation

taboo (also tabu)

injunction, veto

deterrence, discouragement, repression, suppression

ban, embargo, exclusion

Antonyms of granting

interdiction, prohibition, proscription

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