disapprove

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dis·ap·prove | \ ˌdis-ə-ˈprüv

disapproved; disapproving; disapproves

Definition of disapprove

transitive verb

1 : to pass unfavorable judgment on

2 : to refuse approval to : reject

intransitive verb

: to feel or express disapproval

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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 Americans disapprove, by a 2-1 margin, of how the evacuation was carried out, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll. — BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2021 Only 36% of voters under the age of 30 approve of her, for example, compared with 49% who disapprove, according to YouGov. — Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2021 Only 39% of Republicans approve of the way the Supreme Court is handling its job, compared to 41% who disapprove. — Michael Lee, Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2021 The share of respondents who strongly disapprove has reached its highest point since April, climbing this week to 10%. — Katherine Doyle, Washington Examiner, 7 July 2020 Intensity has moved decidedly negative: Many more now strongly disapprove, 42%, than strongly approve, 25%. — Gary Langer, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2021 The council could still disapprove the contract extensions. — Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2021 Well, look at it by party, 88% of Democrats approve, 88% of Republicans disapprove. — NBC News, 22 Aug. 2021 First, large majorities of Republican voters disapprove of the January 6 rioters. — David French, Time, 29 July 2021

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