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disapprove of

VERB
deplore
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abhor bemoan complain denounce lament mourn
STRONG
bewail censure cry deprecate hate hurt moan repent rue weep
WEAK
be against carry on eat one's heart out grieve for object to sing the blues sorrow over take on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approve be happy commend compliment praise
STRONG
endorse laud
WEAK
delight rejoice revel
VERB
deprecate
Synonyms
STRONG
depreciate derogate detract discountenance disesteem disfavor disparage expostulate frown object pooh-pooh rip
WEAK
cut down to size discommend mudsling not go for poor-mouth protest against put down run down take dim view of take down take exception to
Antonyms
STRONG
approve commend compliment increase laud praise sanction
WEAK
build up endorse

Example Sentences

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More than 60% of Americans disapprove of the tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

According to a January NYT/Siena poll, 58 percent of Hispanic voters disapprove of Trump's performance, while 39 percent approve.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

In a poll conducted this month by the New York Times and Siena University, 58% of respondents said they disapprove of the way the president is handling the economy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

According to the latest Reuters-Ipsos poll, 71% of Americans disapprove of taking Greenland by military force.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

When grandmothers disapprove of grandsons, it is usually their hair.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg