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
Nearly 6 in 10 Democrats disapprove of his approach.
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Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 26 June 2024
The poll found that while Biden is gaining an edge among independent voters, Trump is doing better among voters who disapprove of both candidates.
—Ashley Lopez, NPR, 18 June 2024
And 50% of respondents disapproved of Biden’s handling of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, while 39% approved.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 June 2024
However, due to the sense of separatism in Japan—which dates back to the 1630s when the Tokugawa shogunate cut off the archipelago from the rest of the world, according to The New York Times—Tamaki’s parents disapproved of her relationship with Francois, which led to their estrangement.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 3 July 2024
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Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 26 June 2024
The poll found that while Biden is gaining an edge among independent voters, Trump is doing better among voters who disapprove of both candidates.
—Ashley Lopez, NPR, 18 June 2024
And 50% of respondents disapproved of Biden’s handling of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, while 39% approved.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 June 2024
However, due to the sense of separatism in Japan—which dates back to the 1630s when the Tokugawa shogunate cut off the archipelago from the rest of the world, according to The New York Times—Tamaki’s parents disapproved of her relationship with Francois, which led to their estrangement.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 3 July 2024
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“Disapprove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disapprove. Accessed 27 Jul. 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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