as in to dislike
to hold an unfavorable opinion of
my sister disapproves of my smoking
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Having students experience that environment lowers the risk of employers hiring someone who dislikes it.—
Gwendolyn Rak,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025 -
Still, to adapt an old Jewish joke, some anti-Zionists dislike Israel a little more than is necessary.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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The outlet said many criticized his behavior, labeling it racist, sexist, or out of touch.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Locally, the response was more complicated, with police frequently criticized for their use of force and tear gas.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Disapprove (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapprove%20%28of%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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