Sanction and Suffer

Sanction

Sanction verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.

Suffer is a synonym for sanction. In some cases you can use "Suffer" instead a verb "Sanction".

Nearby Words: sanctioned, sanctity, sanctioning

Suffer

Suffer verb - To give permission for or to approve of.
Usage example: contends that the death penalty is something that no civilized society should suffer

Sanction is a synonym for suffer in allow topic. Sometimes you can use "Sanction" instead a verb "Suffer", if it concerns topics such as endure.

Nearby Words: suffering, sufferance, sufferer
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