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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It’s not as if voters can go to the voting booth and show that they disapprove of this.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

Several polls conducted since the bombing indicate that a majority of Americans disapprove of the military action.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found 58% of adults disapprove of his handling of immigration.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Polling by ABC News, Ipsos, and the Washington Post said that 60% of Americans disapprove of his job performance.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

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

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