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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

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Direct military assistance would also be deeply unpopular among the Japanese people, with a recent poll by newspaper The Asahi Shimbun showing 82% of voters disapprove of the war.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

About 25% of those polled said they approve of the job Bass is doing as mayor, while about 47% disapprove.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

More than half of respondents only “somewhat” approve or disapprove.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

More than 60% of Americans disapprove of the tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

“What, you disapprove of my purse?” asked Lazlo, holding it up to show off its gaudy brooch to best advantage.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

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