disapproved (of)

past tense of disapprove (of)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapproved (of)
Verb
  • The current deputy chief of staff for policy is widely disliked by Democrats and even some Republicans who see his agenda as partly to blame for their dismal performance in the midterm elections.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Blomstedt was impressed with Bernstein's musicianship but disliked his exuberant podium mannerisms.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • As Maddox-Evans discussed those topics, a resident criticized the pace of redevelopment and the housing waitlist, demanding an apology for conditions in her home as she was escorted out of the meeting.
    — Nats_syndicator, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Customers have sometimes criticized the approach, arguing the contracts could have started sooner and battling it out in court.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026
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“Disapproved (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapproved%20%28of%29. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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