as in to dislike
to hold an unfavorable opinion of
my sister disapproves of my smoking
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According to her, Ana also felt Walshe’s mother disliked her, and claimed Walshe’s mother had seen a psychic who told her Ana was having an affair.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025 -
But, pets secretly dislike candles with strong and unfamiliar scents.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Dec. 2025
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Iran’s government warned that any division at home over the deal weakens its negotiating position, and those criticizing negotiators are taking aim at a national decision.—
Julia Frankel,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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Iran’s government warned that any division at home over the deal weakens its negotiating position, and that those criticizing negotiators are taking aim at a national decision.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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“Disapprove (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapprove%20%28of%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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