Main Entry: dis·ap·prove

Pronunciation: \-ˈprüv\

Function: verb

Date: 1614

transitive verb

1 : to pass unfavorable judgment on
2 : to refuse approval to : rejectintransitive verb : to feel or express disapproval

— dis·ap·prov·er noun

— dis·ap·prov·ing·ly \-ˈprü-viŋ-lē\ adverb