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disapprove
[
dis-
uh
-
proov
]
Example Sentences
Origin
dis·ap·prove
/
ˌdɪs
əˈpruv
/
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[
dis-
uh
-
proov
]
Show IPA
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
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 note at
deny
);
2.
disapprove,
disprove
,
rebut
,
refute
.
Synonyms
1.
deplore, decry, criticize.
Antonyms
1.
praise.
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Example Sentences
They hire superintedents, approve or
disapprove
policy.
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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They hire superintedents, approve or
disapprove
policy.
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.
They know that voters
disapprove
of these newspapers at the same time as buying them.
Some cling to democracy as the final ideal, and certainly they have the right to
disapprove
of our service.
His approval rating has plummetted and many
disapprove
of him strongly.
They
disapprove
of the vapid notion that spending more on a soft drink or ice cream can bring happiness or social cachet.
The militants violently
disapprove
of the pirates' boozing and whoring.
But even if members wanted to form one, they felt that management would
disapprove
.
Shareholders
disapprove
of paying down long-term debt, especially if it is a fixed interest rate.
And considering it is his property, he has every right to
disapprove
and say no''.
It's not your sister's fault that your parents approve of her choice to have children and
disapprove
of your choice not.
Others complained that, though you might
disapprove
of some clauses and approve of.
These are the ones that approve or
disapprove
of papers to be published.
The report was accurate, and the students did not
disapprove
of the gossip.
And they would
disapprove
because their mother, and others, did.
To those of you who
disapprove
of her consulting business, don't hire her.
More voters now
disapprove
of him than approve of him.
Those who
disapprove
of it vastly overestimate its capacity to corrupt.
Radical development theorists tend to
disapprove
in principle of the unequal power game in trade involving developing countries.
When their bags are stopped and checked, they often
disapprove
the procedure and occasionally make a fuss about.
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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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