Synonyms of approval
11 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for approval is OK. Other synonyms of approval are consent, authorization, sanction and approbation. The opposite of approval is disapproval.
Synonyms and similar words for approval
nounAn expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement...
- approbationThe act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval...
nounAn expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
nounMore synonyms
- sanctionAn approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
- accedenceThe act of acceding.
- accession
- assent
- authorizationAn act of authorizing.
- OKEndorsement; approval; acceptance; acquiescence.
- consentVoluntary agreement or permission.
- allowance obsoleteApproval; approbation.
- assentment obsoleteAssent; agreement.
Opposite of approval
nounMore antonyms
- disapprobationAn act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds.
- disapprovalThe act of disapproving; condemnation.
- nonassentAbsence of assent; failure to agree to something.
Meaning of approval
- noun An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
- noun An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
- noun Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match their stated interests; the collector can approve of or return the item.
approval in other languages
Questions about synonyms of approval
- What is another word for approval?
- Approval has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as OK, consent, authorization, sanction and approbation.
- What is the opposite of approval?
- The opposite of approval is disapproval.
- What does approval mean?
- Approval means an expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: approval (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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