disapprove
[ dis-uh-proov ]
/ ˌdɪs əˈpruv /
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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- disarmingly
Origin of disapprove
SYNONYMS FOR disapprove
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disapprove
/ (ˌdɪsəˈpruːv) /
verb
(intr often foll by of) to consider wrong, bad, etc
(tr) to withhold approval from
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disapprove
late 15c., "disprove;" as the reverse of approve it is first attested 1640s. See dis- + approve. Related: Disapproved; disapproving.
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