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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Though voters disapprove of Trump by large margins, the pollster notes that Democrats lead the midterm ballot by just two percentage points overall.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
She’s first shown wearing a skimpy dog costume as she and Nate’s housekeeper, Juana (Minerva Garcia), records until Nate comes home and angrily interrupts, disapproving of Cassie’s side hustle.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
In terms of fiscal decisions, a school district administrator often presents what budget allocations should be for schools, and a school board votes to approve or disapprove that.
—Carrie Sampson, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
Sixty-four percent of the American people disapprove of the war, 62 percent say that the president has no clear plan.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
She’s first shown wearing a skimpy dog costume as she and Nate’s housekeeper, Juana (Minerva Garcia), records until Nate comes home and angrily interrupts, disapproving of Cassie’s side hustle.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
In terms of fiscal decisions, a school district administrator often presents what budget allocations should be for schools, and a school board votes to approve or disapprove that.
—Carrie Sampson, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
Sixty-four percent of the American people disapprove of the war, 62 percent say that the president has no clear plan.
—CBS News, 12 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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