disapprove
Use Disapprove in a sentence
əˈpruv 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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disapprove (ˌdɪsəˈpruːv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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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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.
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