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

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A pair of polls in the past two months found that a majority of voters disapprove of how Kennedy has handled his role.

From The Wall Street Journal

Voters in exit polls in the Garden State disapprove of Mr. Murphy, the incumbent Democratic Governor, and only 40% rate the state economy as positive.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sure, we all disapprove of cheaters, but where would the novel be without them?

From The Wall Street Journal

Nearly 60% of Americans said they disapproved of Kennedy’s management of HHS.

From Salon

Barger disapproved of the proposed limit on the time frame over which law enforcement agencies could retain plate data.

From Los Angeles Times

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