as in to dislike
to hold an unfavorable opinion of
my sister disapproves of my smoking
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Not everyone is afraid of being eaten, though that is one valid reason to dislike dogs.—
Rachel Sugar,
Curbed,
8 Apr. 2026 -
Use Peppermint Oil Spray Many insects, including bees, spiders, and ants, dislike peppermint oil.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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His fall was celebrated on Sunday by both Democrats and Republicans, some of whom criticized their own administration for such overt support for the Hungarian leader.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Leo's recent public comments on social media criticizing the war, have even led some to speculate whether the president actually threatened him.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
12 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 15 Apr. 2026.
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