disapprove
verb
dis·ap·prove
ˌdis-ə-ˈprüv 
disapproved; disapproving; disapproves
: to feel or express disapproval
disapprover
noun
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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The last time the Senate voted to disapprove arms sales to Israel, 27 Democrats backed the measure.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Eight in 10 Democrats and independents now disapprove of Israel, leaving Republicans, Jewish Americans and white evangelical Protestants as the only blocs still in support.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
About 67% of Latinos nationwide now disapprove of the president’s job performance, the poll shows.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
In addition to views on intervention, the survey also found that 78 percent of respondents disapprove of an agreement with Cuba that would allow the current government to stay in power in exchange for economic reforms.
—Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Eight in 10 Democrats and independents now disapprove of Israel, leaving Republicans, Jewish Americans and white evangelical Protestants as the only blocs still in support.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
About 67% of Latinos nationwide now disapprove of the president’s job performance, the poll shows.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
In addition to views on intervention, the survey also found that 78 percent of respondents disapprove of an agreement with Cuba that would allow the current government to stay in power in exchange for economic reforms.
—Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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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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