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disapproval

[dis-uh-proo-vuhl] / ˌdɪs əˈpru vəl /


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Addressing victims, he added that the conviction would "provide some measure of society's acknowledgement and disapproval of what was done to you".

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Rodríguez’s disapproval rating climbed 5 percentage points to 63%.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll found that Trump’s approval rating among his base rural voters is now at 50%, down from 60% in February, with a disapproval rating of 48%, up from 34%.

From Salon Jun. 16, 2026

“We aren’t ready for the World Cup,” said González, who, despite her disapproval of her government, supports the Mexican soccer team.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

To deepen the weight on my back was the disapproval of my teammates, who were less than forgiving when I lost a point or didn’t measure up to their expectations.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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