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

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

That left 30% whose opinion was only “somewhat” approve or disapprove.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 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

Andeg cawed three times, and seemed to disapprove.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich