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Synonyms of assent

12 similar words · 8 opposite words

Another word for assent is sanction. Other synonyms of assent are consent, affirm, allow, astipulate and aver.

Synonyms and similar words for assent

verbTo agree to a proposal.

nounMore synonyms

  • approval
  • sanctionAn approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.

Opposite of assent

verbMore antonyms

Meaning of assent

  1. verb To agree to a proposal.
  2. noun Agreement; act of agreeing.
  3. noun A legal instrument that conveys real estate to an heir under the terms of a will.

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Questions about synonyms of assent

What is another word for assent?
Assent has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sanction, consent, affirm, allow, astipulate, aver, soothe and stipulate.
What is the opposite of assent?
The opposite of assent is dissent. Other antonyms of assent are decline, deny, disapprove, object and oppose.
What does assent mean?
Assent means to agree to a proposal.

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