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
No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
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Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
In Shrek 2, Shrek must contend with his disapproving in-laws, King Harold (John Cleese) and Queen Lillian (Julie Andrews), who are displeased with his daughter Fiona’s choice of suitor.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
Jeremiah Newton conjectured that Candy had hesitated to pursue gender-confirmation surgery because Christian Science disapproves of operations.
—Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
Thirty-two percent of respondents felt the public looks up to teachers, while 30% felt the public looks down on teachers and 37% felt the public neither admired nor disapproved of them.
—S. Dev, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2024
In all seven states, more voters disapproved than approved of Biden’s job performance by 16 or more percentage points.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
Though some disapproving comments tried to point out an imbalance between Tracy and Pete, the TikToker doesn’t think such scrutiny applies to their partnership.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
President Biden might have won the Michigan Democratic primary, but for some voters who disapprove of his handling of Israel's war in Gaza, Tuesday night was about sending a strong message: Change course or lose votes in the general election.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 28 Feb. 2024
Most Americans disapprove of Israel’s war in Gaza, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday.
—Kelly
kasulis Cho, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
In Shrek 2, Shrek must contend with his disapproving in-laws, King Harold (John Cleese) and Queen Lillian (Julie Andrews), who are displeased with his daughter Fiona’s choice of suitor.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
Jeremiah Newton conjectured that Candy had hesitated to pursue gender-confirmation surgery because Christian Science disapproves of operations.
—Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
Thirty-two percent of respondents felt the public looks up to teachers, while 30% felt the public looks down on teachers and 37% felt the public neither admired nor disapproved of them.
—S. Dev, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2024
In all seven states, more voters disapproved than approved of Biden’s job performance by 16 or more percentage points.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
Though some disapproving comments tried to point out an imbalance between Tracy and Pete, the TikToker doesn’t think such scrutiny applies to their partnership.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
President Biden might have won the Michigan Democratic primary, but for some voters who disapprove of his handling of Israel's war in Gaza, Tuesday night was about sending a strong message: Change course or lose votes in the general election.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 28 Feb. 2024
Most Americans disapprove of Israel’s war in Gaza, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday.
—Kelly
kasulis Cho, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Disapprove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disapprove. Accessed 18 Apr. 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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