Sanktionieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Sanktionieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to sanction", "to penalize" or "to punish".

Essential properties of "sanktionieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: sanktionieren
Simple past: sanktionierte
Participle: sanktioniert

See full conjugation of sanktionieren

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "sanktionieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To impose official sanctions or punishments"

Definition: "To impose official sanctions or punishments on someone or something."
Translation(s): to sanction, to penalize, to punish
Synonym(s): bestrafen, ahnden
Antonym(s): belohnen, anerkennen
Related word(s): Sanktion, Bestrafung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Regierung hat beschlossen, das Unternehmen zu sanktionieren.The government has decided to sanction the company.
Er drohte, die Mitarbeiter zu sanktionieren, wenn die Regeln nicht eingehalten werden.He threatened to penalize the employees if the rules were not followed.
Die internationale Gemeinschaft könnte das Land sanktionieren.The international community could sanction the country.

2.) "To officially approve or ratify"

Definition: "To officially approve or ratify an action or decision."
Translation(s): sanction, approve, ratify, authorize
Synonym(s): genehmigen, billigen
Antonym(s): ablehnen, verweigern
Related word(s): Genehmigung, Billigung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Vorstand wird den neuen Plan sanktionieren.The board will sanction the new plan.
Das Parlament hat das Gesetz einstimmig sanktioniert.The parliament unanimously sanctioned the law.
Die Änderungen wurden von der Kommission sanktioniert.The changes were sanctioned by the commission.

Search more words →