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What is another word for disapprove? – 133 disapprove Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    condemn reject dislike object criticize oppose despise disdain scorn denounce deplore disallow dismiss refuse decline spurn repudiate renounce abhor detest loathe hate dislike frown rebuke reprove chastise censure reprehend disparage deprecate dispraise criticize denigrate vilify belittle demean degrade

    Meaning of disapprove

    The word "disapprove" means to have or express an unfavourable opinion about something, according to the Oxford English Dictionary.

    Definitions

    • * It can also mean to refuse to approve or accept something, as defined by Merriam-Webster.

    Example Uses

    • The manager disapproved of the employee's behavior and gave them a warning.
    • * She disapproved of the new policy and decided to speak out against it.
    • * The committee disapproved the proposal due to lack of funding.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    accept approve endorse sanction allow permit authorize support favor like prefer praise commend applaud appreciate value esteem admire cherish welcome embrace encourage

    Related Nouns

    disapproval rejection criticism objection opposition dislike disdain scorn condemnation denunciation deplored refusal decline repudiation renunciation abhorrence detestation loathing hatred frown rebuke reproof chastisement censure reprehension

    Related Verbs

    condemn reject criticize oppose despise disdain scorn denounce deplore disallow dismiss refuse decline spurn repudiate renounce abhor detest loathe hate frown rebuke reprove chastise censure reprehend

    Related Adjectives

    disapproving critical objectionable opposed disdainful scornful condemnatory deplored refused declined unwanted undesirable unwelcome unfavorable unsatisfactory inadequate disappointing displeasing unpleasant unhappy dissatisfied disgruntled