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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Unwillingly along for the ride is Helen’s partner, Hew, who disapproves of the whole enterprise.
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Vogue, 25 Apr. 2024
And on immigration, 50% of voters approved of Trump’s handling of the issue compared to 64% of voters who disapproved of Biden’s job.
—Ken Tran, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
Among those who are 45 and older, a slimmer 53 percent majority disapproved.
—Shane Goldmacher, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
But a recent poll found a majority of Americans now disapprove of the way Israel is conducting the war.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 6 Apr. 2024
In November 2023, one month after the start of the war, approval of the military action was at 50%, while 45% disapproved of Israel's military action, according to the Gallup poll.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2024
While the Quran disapproves of three-dimensional forms, condemnation of two-dimensional representation appears in the Hadith (Traditions), composed after the Prophet Muhammad’s death.
—Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
Warren is not guarded, though, when talking about her disapproving mother, who never had confidence in her, a wound that wasn’t entirely offset by her father’s encouragement.
—Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024
No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Vogue, 25 Apr. 2024
And on immigration, 50% of voters approved of Trump’s handling of the issue compared to 64% of voters who disapproved of Biden’s job.
—Ken Tran, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
Among those who are 45 and older, a slimmer 53 percent majority disapproved.
—Shane Goldmacher, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
But a recent poll found a majority of Americans now disapprove of the way Israel is conducting the war.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 6 Apr. 2024
In November 2023, one month after the start of the war, approval of the military action was at 50%, while 45% disapproved of Israel's military action, according to the Gallup poll.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2024
While the Quran disapproves of three-dimensional forms, condemnation of two-dimensional representation appears in the Hadith (Traditions), composed after the Prophet Muhammad’s death.
—Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
Warren is not guarded, though, when talking about her disapproving mother, who never had confidence in her, a wound that wasn’t entirely offset by her father’s encouragement.
—Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024
No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
—Kansas City Star, 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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