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imprimatur

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of imprimatur

an acceptance of something as satisfactory
  • We could not begin the project without the boss's imprimatur.
Synonyms of imprimatur

approbation, approval, blessing, favor, OK (or okay)
Words Related to imprimatur

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 Synonymous with imprimatur

clean bill of health, pat on the back
Near Antonyms of imprimatur

refusal, rejection, repudiation

dislike, dissatisfaction

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

disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor

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