support vs sanction

sanction vs support

support and sanction both are nouns.

support and sanction both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
support	Yes	No	Yes	No
sanction	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, sanction is a hypernym of support; that is, sanction is a word with a broader meaning than support:

support: be behind; approve of
sanction: give sanction to

Other hypernyms of support include approve, O.K., okay.

support (noun)	sanction (noun)
aiding the cause or policy or interests of	the act of final authorization
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening	a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
documentary validation	official permission or approval
a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission	formal and explicit approval
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
any device that bears the weight of another thing
supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
the financial means whereby one lives
financial resources provided to make some project possible

support (verb)	sanction (verb)
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts	give sanction to
put up with something or somebody unpleasant	give religious sanction to, such as through an oath
adopt as a belief	give authority or permission to
argue or speak in defense of
be a regular customer or client of
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
play a subordinate role to (another performer)
support materially or financially
give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
be behind; approve of
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

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