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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Eighty-seven percent of Peruvians disapprove of the legislature, according to an Ipsos poll.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

According to the survey, 41% approve of his work, compared with 29% who disapprove.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From Slate • May 7, 2026

Twenty-six percent of Americans who voted for him in 2024 disapprove of how he’s handling the war in Iran, as do 29% of Republicans, according to a Fox News survey in late March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

I want you to do that and not disapprove.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy

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