Sanctioned and Vile

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Sanctioned adjective - Ordered or allowed by those in authority.

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Vile is an antonym for sanctioned.

Nearby Words: sanction, sanctioning

Vile adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.

Usage example: a vile plot to murder their political enemies

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Sanctioned is an antonym for vile.

Nearby Words: vilify, vilely

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