disapprobation
Use Disapprobation in a sentence
æp noun
disapproval; condemnation.
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disapprobation (ˌdɪsæprəʊˈbeɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| moral or social disapproval | |
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Disapprobation
is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Example sentences
The local medical society ex press their disapprobation.
We solicitously and apologetically caress and celebrate him because he held on his way and scorned our disapprobation.
It means actual condonation of counsel's alleged offense, coupled with verbal disapprobation.
The judge gave vent to a faint murmur of disapprobation, and the prisoner in the dock leant forward angrily.
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