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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Democrats and independents overwhelmingly have expressed displeasure, with 83% and 71% disapproving, respectively.
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 18 July 2025
In Marquette’s polling, 98% of Wisconsin Democrats disapprove of his presidency.
—Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025
Even so, Trump is not seeing major boosts to his poll ratings: Gallup found that most people disapprove of his handling of immigration, with just 35% approving.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 18 July 2025
Topline More than half of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of the federal government’s documents detailing its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, according to a new poll that comes as Trump is facing an onslaught of backlash from his base over the issue.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 18 July 2025
In Marquette’s polling, 98% of Wisconsin Democrats disapprove of his presidency.
—Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025
Even so, Trump is not seeing major boosts to his poll ratings: Gallup found that most people disapprove of his handling of immigration, with just 35% approving.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 18 July 2025
Topline More than half of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of the federal government’s documents detailing its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, according to a new poll that comes as Trump is facing an onslaught of backlash from his base over the issue.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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“Disapprove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disapprove. Accessed 31 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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