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dis·ap·prove
/
ˌdɪs
əˈpruv
/
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[
dis-
uh
-
proov
]
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verb,
dis·ap·proved,
dis·ap·prov·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
2.
to withhold approval from; decline to sanction:
The Senate disapproved the nominations.
verb (used without object)
3.
to have an unfavorable opinion; express
disapproval
(usually followed by
of
).
Origin:
1475–85;
dis-
1
+
approve
Related forms
dis·ap·prov·er,
noun
dis·ap·prov·ing·ly,
adverb
post·dis·ap·proved,
adjective
Can be confused:
1.
deny
,
disapprove,
disprove
,
rebut
,
refute
(see synonym study at
deny
) ;
2.
disapprove,
disprove
,
rebut
,
refute
.
Synonyms
1.
deplore, decry, criticize.
Antonyms
1.
praise.
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Collins
World English Dictionary
disapprove
(ˌdɪsəˈpruːv)
—
vb
(often foll by
of
)
1.
to consider wrong, bad, etc
2.
(
tr
) to withhold approval from
disap'proving
—
adj
disap'provingly
—
adv
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
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Word Origin & History
disapprove
late 15c., originally "disprove;" as the reverse of approve; it is first attested 1640s. See
dis-
+
approve
. Related: Disapproving
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
Much she did in secret, so that her husband couldn't
disapprove
.
The department shall review plans and approve or
disapprove
them in whole or in
part.
Eric, there is speech you apparently
disapprove
of and your reaction is to ban
it.
Approve,
disapprove
, or modify resolutions for establishment of county district
libraries.
Family members often
disapprove
of the divorce and do not hesitate to say so.
But to work without credentials is inviting trouble, even if the authorities don't step up and inform you that they
disapprove
.
As expected, entertainment groups
disapprove
of such measures.
Shareholders
disapprove
of paying down long-term debt, especially if it is a fixed interest rate.
Some cling to democracy as the final ideal, and certainly they have the right to
disapprove
of our service.
Most of them
disapprove
of that cynicism to the extent that they are willing to suffer to make a point.
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