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disapprove

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dis⋅ap⋅prove

  [dis-uh-proov] verb, -proved, -prov⋅ing.
Use disapprove in a Sentence
–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 fol. by of).
Origin:
1475–85; dis- 1 + approve

Related forms:
dis⋅ap⋅prov⋅er, noun
dis⋅ap⋅prov⋅ing⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. deplore, decry, criticize.

Antonyms:
1. praise.
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dis·ap·prove   (dĭs'ə-prōōv')   
v.   dis·ap·proved, dis·ap·prov·ing, dis·ap·proves

v.   tr.

  1. To have an unfavorable opinion of; condemn.

  2. To refuse to approve; reject.

v.   intr.
To have an unfavorable opinion: disapproves of drinking.
dis'ap·prov'er n., dis'ap·prov'ing·ly adv.
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Word Origin & History

disapprove 
1481, originally "disprove;" as the reverse of approve, it is first attested 1647.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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