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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The poll found 59% of statewide registered voters approve and 37% disapprove.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The response to that broke 41% approve, 59% disapprove.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 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

It would just be one more thing for her to disapprove of.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez