disapprove
[dis-uh-proov]
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).
Origin of disapprove
Synonyms for disapprove
Antonyms for disapprove
1. praise.
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Related Words for disapprovingly
suspiciously, skeptically, askew, dubiously, obliquely, sideways, disdainfully, sidelongExamples from the Web for disapprovingly
Contemporary Examples of disapprovingly
I was with Romney at a New Hampshire event when a woman in the crowd said disapprovingly that he had four houses.
A pair of elderly English ladies at an adjoining table stared at us disapprovingly.
Historical Examples of disapprovingly
M. de Rivarol, intrigued by his mirth, scowled upon him disapprovingly.
Captain BloodRafael Sabatini
“There must have been eggs in that hay,” said Twaddles disapprovingly.
Four Little Blossoms at Brookside FarmMabel C. Hawley
"And you are keeping on drinking all the time, they say," said Foma, disapprovingly.
Foma GordyeffMaxim Gorky
The old whaler looked at him thoughtfully and disapprovingly.
The Boy With the U. S. FisheriesFrancis Rolt-Wheeler
The nurse looked at her disapprovingly, but after all it made little difference.
SistersKathleen Norris
disapprove
verb
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