as in to dislike
to hold an unfavorable opinion of
my sister disapproves of my smoking
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Oettinger and Stars backup Casey DeSmith dislike the change.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026 -
Both the leaves and flowers emit a strong, oily fragrance that deer typically dislike.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
14 Apr. 2026
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Wolves coach Chris Finch criticized his team’s lack of composure.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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One of the easier things to do is criticize without offering solutions.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Disapprove (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapprove%20%28of%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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