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Definitions

take a dim view of

VERB

discountenance

Synonyms

STRONG

condemn deprecate disapprove discourage disesteem disfavor dispute resist

WEAK

count me out discommend frown on hold no brief for not go for not stand for object to put down take exception to

Antonyms

STRONG

agree approve endorse go along

WEAK

back countenance sanction support

VERB

frown

Synonyms

STRONG

deprecate discountenance discourage disesteem disfavor dislike object

WEAK

discommend look askance at not take kindly to show displeasure

Antonyms

STRONG

approve

WEAK

condone encourage grin smile

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Those worried about the possibility of bias, misuse and the loss of privacy caused by facial recognition may take a dim view of this capability of the cameras.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Polling shows that many Americans take a dim view of election denial.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2024

The passage appears to take a dim view of in vitro fertilization, without using the term.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2022

South African negotiators take a dim view of piling more debt onto Eskom, which can pay only part of its obligations now.

From Washington Post • Oct. 31, 2021

Joe had a hunch the army would take a dim view of anyone found with one of their mules.

From The Lost Wagon by Kjelgaard, James Arthur

take a dim view of

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