as in displeasure
refusal to accept as right or desirable
thus far, every one of her choices for college has met with her parents' disapproval
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Recent Examples of disapproval
Faced with sagging poll numbers and high disapproval ratings, Adams could use the public money to bolster his campaign.
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
But, even as Trump’s disapproval ratings climb, the Democratic Party continues to languish; its leadership is woefully scattered and deficient.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2025
Trump's approval rating in the same poll is 46 percent versus a 51 percent disapproval rating.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
On July 30, the Senate considered two joint resolutions to show disapproval of exporting weapons to Israel.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
But, even as Trump’s disapproval ratings climb, the Democratic Party continues to languish; its leadership is woefully scattered and deficient.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2025
Trump's approval rating in the same poll is 46 percent versus a 51 percent disapproval rating.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
On July 30, the Senate considered two joint resolutions to show disapproval of exporting weapons to Israel.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapproval
Noun
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But the past six months or so have also seen complications over the renewal of his contract, with the displeasure generated by that undoubtedly a factor that has affected performances on the pitch.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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Noem’s displeasure with South Park comes two weeks after the White House released a statement regarding Trump’s portrayal in the season premiere.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
8 Aug. 2025
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And his noted dislike of Trump may help avoid his push being seen as helping the President.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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Despite their dislike for hugging, canines do enjoy affection on their own terms.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
Noun
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YouTube and other social media platforms are cracking down on age verification measures after facing criticism that teens could circumvent their safeguards by signing up with a fake birthdate.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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With this deal, the UFC has put itself in a position to quiet some of those criticisms.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The shooting drew condemnation for what some deemed an extreme amount of force.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Trump's decision to deploy the military drew sharp condemnation from Democrats across the country, who said the move raises civil-liberties concerns at a time when crime in D.C. is dropping.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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The lions roared, and disapprobation was their message.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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These cases involved monumental pieces of wrongdoing, yet the Justice Department and the federal courts allowed the New York chump-change cases against Trump—built on far smaller frauds—to get all the attention—and ultimately—the disapprobation.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
27 Nov. 2024
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“Disapproval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapproval. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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