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disapprove

[dis-uh-proov] Example Sentences Origin

dis·ap·prove

[dis-uh-proov] verb, -proved, -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).

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Origin:
1475–85; dis-1 + approve

dis·ap·prov·er, noun
dis·ap·prov·ing·ly, adverb
post·dis·ap·proved, adjective

1. deny, disapprove, disprove, rebut, refute (see synonym note at deny); 2. disapprove, disprove, rebut, refute.


1. deplore, decry, criticize.


1. praise.

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  • Most of them disapprove of that cynicism to the extent that they are willing to suffer to make a point.
  • As expected, entertainment groups disapprove of such measures.
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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

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disapprove
late 15c., originally "disprove;" as the reverse of approve; it is first attested 1640s. See dis- + approve. Related: Disapproving
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