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disapprove
[ dis-uh-proov ]
verb (used with object)
- to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
- to withhold approval from; decline to sanction:
The Senate disapproved the nominations.
verb (used without object)
- to have an unfavorable opinion; express disapproval (usually followed by of ).
disapprove
/ ˌɪəˈː /
verb
- introften foll byof to consider wrong, bad, etc
- tr to withhold approval from
Derived Forms
- ˌ徱ˈDZԲ, adverb
- ˌ徱ˈDZԲ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- 徱a·DZİ noun
- 徱a·DZiԲ· adverb
- Dzd··DZ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of disapprove1
Example Sentences
The Pew survey also shows that 55 percent of Americans disapprove of his deep cuts to the federal government.
The same number disapprove of the president’s tariff policies, after Trump announced a global trade war against allies and enemies alike this month.
And these polls are all showing that the public disapproves of his other policies as well.
In a recent poll, 55% of voters said they disapprove of the way Trump is handling the economy.
Ms Kabloona said she welcomed visitors to the region but disapproved of the "outdated" term "explorer", as it carried with it connotations of imperialist expansion.
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