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disapprove

[ dis-uh-proov ]

verb (used with object)

disapproved, disapproving.
  1. to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.

    Synonyms: , ,

    Antonyms:

  2. to withhold approval from; decline to sanction:

    The Senate disapproved the nominations.



verb (used without object)

disapproved, disapproving.
  1. to have an unfavorable opinion; express disapproval (usually followed by of ).

disapprove

/ ˌɪəˈː /

verb

  1. introften foll byof to consider wrong, bad, etc
  2. tr to withhold approval from
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Derived Forms

  • ˌ徱ˈDZԲ, adverb
  • ˌ徱ˈDZԲ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • 徱a·DZİ noun
  • 徱a·DZiԲ· adverb
  • Dzd··DZ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of disapprove1

First recorded in 1475–85; dis- 1 + approve
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The Pew survey also shows that 55 percent of Americans disapprove of his deep cuts to the federal government.

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The same number disapprove of the president’s tariff policies, after Trump announced a global trade war against allies and enemies alike this month.

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And these polls are all showing that the public disapproves of his other policies as well.

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In a recent poll, 55% of voters said they disapprove of the way Trump is handling the economy.

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Ms Kabloona said she welcomed visitors to the region but disapproved of the "outdated" term "explorer", as it carried with it connotations of imperialist expansion.

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