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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 byof ).
disapprove
/ Ė»åÉŖ²õÉĖ±č°ł³ÜĖ±¹ /
verb
to consider wrong, bad, etc
(tr) to withhold approval from
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- disapprover noun
- disapprovingly adverb
- postdisapproved adjective
- Ė»å¾±²õ²¹±čĖ±č°ł“Ē±¹¾±²Ō²µ±ō²ā adverb
- Ė»å¾±²õ²¹±čĖ±č°ł“Ē±¹¾±²Ō²µ adjective
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of disapprove1
Example Sentences
Nearly 80% of people who said they neither approved nor disapproved of the parade agreed that it was not a good use of government funds.
But 45% of those surveyed by YouGov said they disapprove of the protests that began after recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
Heād distanced himself from his parentsā communist sympathies, disapproving of their repatriation to North Korea, opting instead for an academic career in the U.S.
"We disapprove of any commercial pursuit that distorts the value of archaeological sites, which are a legacy of our indigenous cultures and the pride of our nation," she said.
The same percentage of registered voters said they disapprove of his job performance.
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