disapprove
verb
dis·ap·prove
ˌdis-ə-ˈprüv 
disapproved; disapproving; disapproves
: to feel or express disapproval
disapprover
noun
Synonyms
Examples of disapprove in a Sentence
She married him even though her parents disapproved.
The treaty was disapproved by the Senate.
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Polls show a majority of young voters disapprove of how Biden has handled the war.
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Asma Khalid, NPR, 25 May 2024
Eurovision fans pledged to boycott the event, objecting to the barrage of missile strikes on Gaza.
Golan, under police protection across the week because of death threats, was booed during her performance, and fellow contestants were vocal about disapproving of her participation.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
At odds with policy on military aid to Israel
A Gallup survey released on March 27, a day before the Biden campaign’s fundraiser, showed 55% of all Americans disapprove of Israel’s military action.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
Poll after poll shows a sizable majority of the nation’s residents disapprove of its course.
—Ari Pinkus, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2024
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Asma Khalid, NPR, 25 May 2024
Eurovision fans pledged to boycott the event, objecting to the barrage of missile strikes on Gaza.
Golan, under police protection across the week because of death threats, was booed during her performance, and fellow contestants were vocal about disapproving of her participation.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
At odds with policy on military aid to Israel
A Gallup survey released on March 27, a day before the Biden campaign’s fundraiser, showed 55% of all Americans disapprove of Israel’s military action.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
Poll after poll shows a sizable majority of the nation’s residents disapprove of its course.
—Ari Pinkus, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2024
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disapprove
verb
dis·ap·prove
ˌdis-ə-ˈprüv
1
: to dislike or be against someone or something
disapproved the child's conduct
disapproves of smoking
2
: to refuse to give approval to : reject
disapproved the architect's plans
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