disapprove
to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
to withhold approval from; decline to sanction: The Senate disapproved the nominations.
to have an unfavorable opinion; express disapproval (usually followed by of).
Origin of disapprove
1Other words for disapprove
Opposites for disapprove
Other words from disapprove
- dis·ap·prov·er, noun
- dis·ap·prov·ing·ly, adverb
- post·dis·ap·proved, adjective
Words that may be confused with disapprove
- disapprove , disprove
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How to use disapprove in a sentence
The teenager told previous Nobel Peace Prize winner President Obama that she disapproved of his drone policy.
Malala Yousafzai Is the Youngest Nobel Peace Prize Winner in History | Nico Hines | October 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe pointed out that far more charters were approved than disapproved, even co-locations, and even schools run by Moscowitz.
Bill de Blasio Enters the Lions Den of ‘Morning Joe’ | David Freedlander | March 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn fact, one survey showed 80 percent of the population disapproved of the proposed restrictions.
A Secretary Hagel could similarly thwart policies he disapproved of by magnifying their cost and difficulty.
By early April, a stunning 46 percent of state residents strongly disapproved of his performance in office.
The Wisconsinites Running the RNC Double Down on Walker Recall Fight | John Avlon | June 3, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Deeply as they disapproved of his politics, they respected his independence and were inordinately proud of him.
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonNotwithstanding these successes, the Dutch government disapproved of Count Maurice's administration.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil | Maria GrahamSir Alexander Pepps recommended leeches to the throat: Mr. Brook disapproved of them.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry WoodYet those who disapproved of that system found no illustration more practically effective to illustrate their argument.
The English Church in the Eighteenth Century | Charles J. Abbey and John H. OvertonHe disapproved, also, of that part of the plan which confined relief and employment to the workhouses.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
British Dictionary definitions for disapprove
/ (ˌdɪsəˈpruːv) /
(intr often foll by of) to consider wrong, bad, etc
(tr) to withhold approval from
Derived forms of disapprove
- disapproving, adjective
- disapprovingly, adverb
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