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 numbers include 26% who strongly approve and 28% who strongly disapprove.
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Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
About 6 in 10 Americans, 57%, disapprove of how Trump is handling the situation in Venezuela, which is slightly lower than the 61% who disapprove of his approach to foreign policy.
—Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Disney financial executives approved or disapproved Imagineering budget items line by line during the Chapek era, according to the WSJ report.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, 44% approved of recent protests against ICE actions, compared to 42% who disapproved of protests.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
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Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
About 6 in 10 Americans, 57%, disapprove of how Trump is handling the situation in Venezuela, which is slightly lower than the 61% who disapprove of his approach to foreign policy.
—Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Disney financial executives approved or disapproved Imagineering budget items line by line during the Chapek era, according to the WSJ report.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, 44% approved of recent protests against ICE actions, compared to 42% who disapproved of protests.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disapprove
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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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