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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

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Also unsatisfied are those who approve of nothing he has done and yet are happy to rub in his face his TACO-like unwillingness to engage in further acts of which they would also disapprove.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Several polls conducted since the bombing indicate that a majority of Americans disapprove of the military action.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The response to that broke 41% approve, 59% disapprove.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

“No, my dear. I really disapprove of you dealing with the servants. It’s not wise in your condition, you know.”

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper

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