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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Until recently, markets had believed that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi—seen as being in favor of accommodative monetary policy—would disapprove of higher interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

She’s adopted a motherly expression—stern eyes, tight lips, and a disapproving frown.

From Literature

But a disapproving pinch from Alexander stopped her.

From Literature

The father disapproved of the stock market, but the payout from his death funded his son into it.

From Literature

Sure, we all disapprove of cheaters, but where would the novel be without them?

From The Wall Street Journal

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