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disapproval

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of disapproval

refusal to accept as right or desirable

thus far, every one of her choices for college has met with her parents' disapproval

Synonyms of disapproval

deprecation, disapprobation, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, dislike, displeasure

Words Related to disapproval

disrelish, distaste

rejection, thumbs-down

blame, censure, condemnation, criticism, denunciation, dispraise, opprobrium, reprehension, reproach, reprobation

antagonism, antipathy, hostility

belittlement, disparagement, objection, opposition

Near Antonyms of disapproval

acclaim, commendation, praise

endorsement (also indorsement), sanction, thumbs-up

empathy, sympathy

Antonyms of disapproval

approbation, approval, favor

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