disapprobation
disapproval; condemnation.
Origin of disapprobation
1Other words from disapprobation
- self-dis·ap·pro·ba·tion, noun
Words Nearby disapprobation
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How to use disapprobation in a sentence
He did this to signalise his disapprobation of royalty, and his preference for democratic equality.
Assimilative Memory | Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)It was with great disapprobation that he heard Napoleon accept Caulaincourt's advice, and determine to advance to Moscow.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonHe had already observed here and there something of the disapprobation which had manifested itself in Sivert Jespersen's remark.
Skipper Worse | Alexander Lange KiellandThe first words of disapprobation and harsh criticism came from an unexpected quarter—from Laroche.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyIt met with the disapprobation ab initio of all men competent to form an opinion on Indian affairs.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
British Dictionary definitions for disapprobation
/ (ˌdɪsæprəʊˈbeɪʃən) /
moral or social disapproval
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