disapprove
verb (used with object)
to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
had disapproved
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past perfectof disapprove.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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His Irish grandfather had disapproved of their union.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 10, 2023
His brother’s family had disapproved of him looking for a partner after his wife of more than 30 years died in 2017.
From New York Times ● Dec. 24, 2022
Kennedy also disclosed that many of his colleagues had disapproved of Washington D.C.
From Fox News ● Jun. 26, 2020
She had disapproved of Geeta’s rebellion, but she grumbled about having to give up her income.
From New York Times ● Jan. 30, 2016
Tanu loved to hear the poems, and after a bit even the widows who had disapproved of them began to listen.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
