Synonyms of disapprove

disapprove

verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈprüv 

1

as in to reject

to be unwilling to grant

the committee disapproved the proposal to allow casino gambling in the state

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reject
• deny
• refuse
• decline
• withhold
• disallow
• negative
• forbid
• prohibit
• veto
• restrict
• reprobate
• nix
• ban
• enjoin
• restrain
• proscribe
• keep
• spurn
• repel
• curb
• hinder
• constrain
• impede
• check
• repress
• obstruct
• rebuff
• hold
• balk (at)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permit
• let
• allow
• grant
• concede
• provide
• afford
• authorize
• OK
• give
• furnish
• supply
• agree (to)
• license
• warrant
• consent (to)
• acquiesce
• sanction
• commission
• accord
• accede (to)
• assent (to)
• vouchsafe

2

as in to refuse

to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to

disapproved the first set of blueprints submitted by the firm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reject
• refuse
• decline
• deny
• ignore
• spurn
• dismiss
• avoid
• repudiate
• pass
• withdraw
• forbid
• dispute
• veto
• balk (at)
• pass up
• negative
• turn down
• deselect
• throw over
• reprobate
• nix
• throw out
• prohibit
• disdain
• proscribe
• overrule
• renounce
• disavow
• scorn
• rebuff
• forbear
• revoke
• turn one's back on
• disclaim
• abstain (from)
• disown
• blow off
• refrain (from)
• gainsay
• contradict
• scout
• retract
• refute
• forswear
• shoot down
• recall
• abjure
• disprove
• take back
• negate
• controvert
• stick
• disallow
• disagree (with)
• recant
• unsay
• rebut
• bypass
• renege
• back down
• detour
• back off
• backtrack

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approve
• accept
• agree (to)
• tolerate
• adopt
• condone
• receive
• take
• swallow
• agree
• embrace
• welcome
• acquiesce
• choose
• consent
• countenance
• select
• assent
• accede
• support
• espouse
• handpick

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disapprove

More Americans disapprove than approve of the way ICE is enforcing immigration laws. — Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Parliament and the Church of England disapproved of the King marrying a divorcée, but when push came to shove, Edward chose love, handing the throne to his younger brother, King George. — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

At the same time, the survey showed nearly six in 10 voters disapproved of the job the city council is currently doing overall. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

The data reflects a shifting sentiment that has been evident in other surveys; Americans also widely disapprove of data centers, critical to powering AI. — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 29 July 2026

Phrases Containing disapprove

• disapprove (of)