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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Polls show that Americans largely disapprove of Trump’s bill, signaling that Republicans in swing districts who voted in favor of the measure could face backlash from wary voters in future elections.
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Nik Popli, Time, 3 July 2025
Newsweek's tracker puts Trump's approval rating at 45 percent, with 50 percent disapproving, giving him a net approval of -5 points.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
An April 2019 poll by Monmouth University, for instance, found that just 34% of Americans approved of the law, while 43% disapproved.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Natalia was introduced to viewers as Blaze's (Jacqueline Grace Lopez) mom, who disapproved of her relationship with Kristina Corinthos-Davis (Kate Mansi).
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Nik Popli, Time, 3 July 2025
Newsweek's tracker puts Trump's approval rating at 45 percent, with 50 percent disapproving, giving him a net approval of -5 points.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
An April 2019 poll by Monmouth University, for instance, found that just 34% of Americans approved of the law, while 43% disapproved.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Natalia was introduced to viewers as Blaze's (Jacqueline Grace Lopez) mom, who disapproved of her relationship with Kristina Corinthos-Davis (Kate Mansi).
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 30 June 2025
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“Disapprove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disapprove. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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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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