1
as in to reject
to be unwilling to grant
the committee disapproved the proposal to allow casino gambling in the state
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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
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Recent Examples of disapprove
The overwhelming majority of Republicans, 88%, approve, while 83% of Democrats disapprove.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
The eldest sibling strongly disapproved of their relationship and channeled his feelings through his music as a rapper, going by the name Lil Ren.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
Most Democratic voters disapprove of Trump, while most Republicans approve of his handling of the presidency.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 23 Aug. 2025
Among members of this group, 28% now disapprove of Trump as president.
—Adam Eichen, The Conversation, 22 Aug. 2025
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
The eldest sibling strongly disapproved of their relationship and channeled his feelings through his music as a rapper, going by the name Lil Ren.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
Most Democratic voters disapprove of Trump, while most Republicans approve of his handling of the presidency.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 23 Aug. 2025
Among members of this group, 28% now disapprove of Trump as president.
—Adam Eichen, The Conversation, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapprove
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Several world leaders have already rejected the plan and insisted that the only solution is the creation of a Palestinian state once Hamas hands over the hostages and a new Palestinian government takes over.—
Michele Chabin,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Shi seemed confident that Strand Larsen, who was keen to join Newcastle United before the deadline, will knuckle down despite Wolves rejecting two bids.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Anisimova dialed in, desperately refusing to give Osaka any openings.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The airline reserves the right to refuse transportation to plus-size passengers who cannot be safely accommodated.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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All three Cabinet members denied wrongdoing.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Judge Gary Arnold denied the motion Thursday morning.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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Burberry's share price has fallen sharply over recent years, declining almost 80% from April 2023 to September 2024, as waning sales and a slew of management changes exacerbated a wider luxury downturn.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Morris and his attorneys declined comment.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Disapprove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapprove. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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