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disapproval

[dis-uh-proo-vuhl] / ˌdɪs əˈpru vəl /


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Noem was the public face of that disapproval, strutting forward with arrogance in the face of public censure, a veritable clown show of ineptitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

However, Jeffries’ disapproval did not deter seven Democratic representatives from supporting the bill.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2026

He faces a sentence of up to eight years after giving a series of interviews to Ukrainian journalists about his detention, his disapproval of the war and the conditions he suffered once he got back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

She added she felt public support in ending that punishment of children was strong, which was backed up by the review reporting "a general trend towards disapproval of physical punishment".

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Every time I say anything about Emily, I get the same feeling of disapproval from Soojin even though I’m not the one acting different.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan