Cool MateMeaning of Sanctions
Measures taken to restrict trade or communication with a country, usually for political reasons.
In simple words: Actions taken to punish a country or person for breaking rules.
Sanctions in a sentence
- The government imposed strong sanctions on the country for its human rights violations.
- Economic sanctions can significantly impact a nation’s economy and its relations with others.
- Many countries are calling for sanctions against those responsible for the environmental disaster.
- The UN discussed the effectiveness of sanctions in achieving peace agreements.
- Some believe sanctions often hurt the civilian population more than the targeted government.
How to use Sanctions
Used in discussions about politics and international relations; not commonly used in everyday conversation. Typically referred to in legal or economic contexts.
Grammar pattern
sanction + object
Memory hint
Think of 'sank'—when a country breaks the rules, it 'sinks' due to sanctions.
Related words
Collocations with Sanctions
- impose sanctions
- economic sanctions
- international sanctions
- lift sanctions
- targeted sanctions
Synonyms for Sanctions
- penalties
- restrictions
- punishments
- measures
- trade barriers
Common mistakes with Sanctions
- Confused with 'sanction' as approval versus punishment.
- Using 'sanctions' in an informal context where 'penalties' might be better.
- Mispronouncing or misusing singular versus plural forms.
Sanctions appears in
Sanctions in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عقوبات
إجراءات تُتخذ لمعاقبة بلد أو شخص لخرقه القواعد.
- Bengaliবাংলা
নিষেধাজ্ঞা
কোনো দেশ বা ব্যক্তিকে নিয়ম ভাঙার জন্য শাস্তি দেওয়ার জন্য নেওয়া পদক্ষেপ।
- GermanDeutsch
Sanktionen
Maßnahmen, die ergriffen werden, um ein Land oder eine Person für Regelverstöße zu bestrafen.
- SpanishEspañol
Sanciones
Acciones tomadas para castigar a un país o persona por romper reglas.
- Persianفارسی
تحریمها
اقداماتی که برای مجازات یک کشور یا فرد به خاطر نقض قوانین انجام میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
Sanctions
Des actions prises pour punir un pays ou une personne qui ne respecte pas les règles.
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्रतिबंध
नियम तोड़ने वाले देश या व्यक्ति को दंडित करने के लिए उठाए गए कदम।
- ItalianItaliano
Sanzioni
Azioni intraprese per punire un paese o una persona per aver infranto le regole.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sanções
Ações tomadas para punir um país ou pessoa por quebrar regras.
- RussianРусский
Санкции
Действия, предпринятые для наказания страны или человека за нарушение правил.
- Urduاردو
پابندیاں
ایسے اقدامات جو کسی ملک یا شخص کو قواعد توڑنے پر سزا دینے کے لیے کیے جاتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
制裁
为了惩罚某个国家或个人违反规则而采取的行动。
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connected with the education of children between the ages of about five and eleven
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Frequently asked questions about Sanctions
What does Sanctions mean?
Actions taken to punish a country or person for breaking rules.
What is the definition of Sanctions?
Measures taken to restrict trade or communication with a country, usually for political reasons.
How do you use Sanctions in a sentence?
The government imposed strong sanctions on the country for its human rights violations.
Can you give another example of Sanctions?
Economic sanctions can significantly impact a nation’s economy and its relations with others.
What are synonyms for Sanctions?
Common alternatives include penalties, restrictions, punishments, measures, trade barriers.
What words go with Sanctions?
It commonly pairs with impose sanctions, economic sanctions, international sanctions, lift sanctions, targeted sanctions.
What are common mistakes when using Sanctions?
Confused with 'sanction' as approval versus punishment. Using 'sanctions' in an informal context where 'penalties' might be better. Mispronouncing or misusing singular versus plural forms.
How do you pronounce Sanctions?
US: //ˈsæŋkʃənz//, UK: //ˈsæŋkʃənz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Sanctions formal or informal?
"Sanctions" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Sanctions?
Used in discussions about politics and international relations; not commonly used in everyday conversation. Typically referred to in legal or economic contexts.