Definitions

disapprove

[dis-uh-proov] / ˌdɪs əˈpruv /

VERB

condemn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decry denounce deplore dislike oppose reject veto

STRONG

blame censure chastise criticize damn deprecate detract disallow discountenance disesteem disfavor dismiss expostulate nix pan refuse remonstrate reprehend reprobate reprove slam spurn

WEAK

discommend dispraise find fault with find unacceptable frown on look askance at look down on object to pass on set aside take dim view of take exception to turn down zing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow approve compliment praise ratify sanction

STRONG

accept commend endorse exalt laud permit promote welcome

WEAK

agree like love

Example Sentences

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That left 30% whose opinion was only “somewhat” approve or disapprove.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sitting back, I took a sip of water, my eyes still streaming as my mom shot me a disapproving look.

From Literature

About 56% of Americans disapprove of his handling of it, compared with about 40% who approve, according to an average of polls collected by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Pew Research poll from November showed that 70 percent of Latinos disapproved of his performance.

From Barron's

When questioned, he claimed to be a US official before leaving to disapproving looks from locals, according to an AFP journalist at the scene.

From Barron's

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