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disapprove

[dis-uh-proov] / ˌdɪs əˈpruv /
VERB
condemn
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decry denounce deplore dislike oppose reject veto
STRONG
blame censure chastise criticize damn deprecate detract disallow discountenance disesteem disfavor dismiss expostulate nix pan refuse remonstrate reprehend reprobate reprove slam spurn
WEAK
discommend dispraise find fault with find unacceptable frown on look askance at look down on object to pass on set aside take dim view of take exception to turn down zing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
allow approve compliment praise ratify sanction
STRONG
accept commend endorse exalt laud permit promote welcome
WEAK
agree like love

Example Sentences

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The poll found 59% of statewide registered voters approve and 37% disapprove.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

About 25% of those polled said they approve of the job Bass is doing as mayor, while about 47% disapprove.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

About 56% of Americans disapprove of his handling of it, compared with about 40% who approve, according to an average of polls collected by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

About 36% of Americans approve of the job he’s doing as president, according to a CNN poll released Monday, compared to 63% who disapprove.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

The captain does not disapprove of any of my choices.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.