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Abraham is disapproving of assimilation, as is Sami Winkler, with whom the narrator has conversations that the two men realise can’t end in agreement, but are amicable nonetheless.

From The Guardian • Mar. 19, 2016

Now there’s an awkward bifurcation of family gatherings because your son-in-law is disapproving of George and it puts everyone on edge.

From Slate • Jul. 8, 2015

He won't approve of you, or Baba, or of anything any of us do," Cicely answered; "his attitude of mind is disapproving.

From Christina by Moberly, L. G.

My aunt's favorite excitement is disapproving of me.

From The Happiest Time of Their Lives by Miller, Alice Duer