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disapprove
[ dis-uh-proov ]
/ ˌdɪs əˈpruv /
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verb (used with object), dis·ap·proved, dis·ap·prov·ing.
to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
to withhold approval from; decline to sanction: The Senate disapproved the nominations.
verb (used without object), dis·ap·proved, dis·ap·prov·ing.
to have an unfavorable opinion; express disapproval (usually followed by of).
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OTHER WORDS FROM disapprove
dis·ap·prov·er, noundis·ap·prov·ing·ly, adverbpost·dis·ap·proved, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH disapprove
disapprove , disproveWords nearby disapprove
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British Dictionary definitions for disapprove
disapprove
/ (ˌdɪsəˈpruːv) /
verb
(intr often foll by of) to consider wrong, bad, etc
(tr) to withhold approval from
Derived forms of disapprove
disapproving, adjectivedisapprovingly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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