disapprove
verb (used with object)
to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
have disapproved
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present perfectof disapprove.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Prince Edward was fresh out of Sandhurst and serving as an army officer at Catterick, not far from her family home - but his mother, Princess Marina, was said to have disapproved of their relationship.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2025
But if such remarks wouldn’t have been the Grant way, he wouldn’t have disapproved.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 31, 2022
More suburban voters have disapproved of Biden's performance since last summer than approved, with the recent Reuters/Ipsos poll showing his support with the key voting bloc at 48%.
From Reuters ● Feb. 3, 2022
Much as they might have disapproved of his personal behavior, his candidacy became an outlet and an instrument for their resentments.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 10, 2020
It will not be accepted as an excuse that they may have disapproved in silence.”
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
