disapprove (of)

verb

Definition of disapprove (of)next
as in to dislike
to hold an unfavorable opinion of my sister disapproves of my smoking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapprove (of)
  1. dislike
  2. criticize
Verb
  • That's the real story, not that a left-wing discredited expert disliked a Republican president who contradicted him.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
  • The team's true character, now perceived as aggrieved and disliked internationally, is fully exposed.
    — Shann Biglione, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of dislike
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  • McKenzie hasn’t shied away from criticizing celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Matt Damon who have made money hawking cryptocurrency companies in ads.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The powerful Florida Sheriff’s Association is the latest group to criticize the November ballot measure to roll back property taxes, joining what has been a drumbeat of opposition from law enforcement and first responder organizations.
    — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of criticize
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“Disapprove (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapprove%20%28of%29. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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