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
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
The poll, conducted in August, found that six in 10 black voters disapproved of the job Mr. Emanuel was doing, an increase from May of the previous year, when 48 percent had disapproved.
From New York Times ● Feb. 17, 2015
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
