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    dis·ap·prove
    [ˌdisəˈpro͞ov]
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    disapprove (verb) · disapproves (third person present) · disapproved (past tense) · disapproved (past participle) · disapproving (present participle)
    1. have or express an unfavorable opinion about something:
      "Bob strongly disapproved of drinking and driving"
      • officially refuse to agree to:
        "a company may take power to disapprove the transfer of shares"
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    1. have or express an unfavorable opinion about something:
      dislike
      take exception to
      take a dim view of
      detest
      deplore
      despise
      loathe
      criticize
      censure
      blame
      condemn
      denounce
      decry
      reproach
      rebuke
      reprove
      disparage
      deprecate
      look down one's nose at
      knock
      animadvert
      reproachful
      reproving
      critical
      criticizing
      censorious
      condemnatory
      condemning
      denouncing
      scathing
      damning
      disparaging
      deprecatory
      unfavorable
      pejorative
      derogatory
      dissatisfied
      displeased
      hostile
      knocking
      slating
      have/express a poor opinion of
      be against
      object to
      find unacceptable
      think wrong
      not believe in
      not support
      frown on
      look askance at
      be dissatisfied with
      be displeased with
      be hostile toward
      remonstrate against
      full of reproof
      Opposite:
      approve
      approving
     
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  1. Dislike or be against someone or something
    1 : to dislike or be against someone or something disapproved the child's conduct disapproves of smoking 2 : to refuse to give approval to : reject disapproved the architect's plans

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    us / ˌdɪs·əˈpruv / Add to word list to think that something is wrong, or to have a bad opinion about someone: Some people disapproved of the School Board’s decision to have students wear uniforms. They disapproved of his conduct.

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    [intransitive, transitive] to think that somebody/something is not good or suitable; to not approve of somebody/something She wants to be an actress, but her parents disapprove. disapprove of somebody/something He strongly disapproved of the changes that had been made.

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    Learn the meaning of disapprove, a verb that means to feel or show that you do not like or approve of something or someone. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and usage examples of disapprove in British and American English.

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    What is disapprove?
    Definition of disapprove verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [intransitive, transitive] to think that somebody/something is not good or suitable; to not approve of somebody/something She wants to be an actress, but her parents disapprove. disapprove of somebody/something He strongly disapproved of the changes that had been made.

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    What does disapproving mean?
    disapproved, disapproving. to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion. The Senate disapproved the nominations. disapproved, disapproving. to have an unfavorable opinion; express disapproval (usually followed by of ). A September poll from Ipsos suggested around two-thirds of Canadians disapprove of him.

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    What does it mean if you disapprove of someone?
    If you disapprove of something or someone, you feel or show that you do not like them or do not approve of them. [...] Fill in the blank with the correct answer. Have you completed your English ______? Click to learn more. Love grammar? You can access the full Collins Easy Learning English Grammar . Well done!

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    What do people strongly disapprove of?
    strongly disapproveA majority of voters strongly disapproved of the decision to go to war. I disapprove of all the violence that is shown on television. He claims he was forced to leave his job by a group of students who disapproved of his views. Sex before marriage is strongly disapproved of in some cultures.

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    What does it mean if the word 'ain't' is disapproved?
    The word “ain't” is disapproved [= criticized] by most teachers. They disapproved [= rejected] the architect's plans. The treaty was disapproved by the Senate. She gave him a disapproving look. He felt uncomfortable in the presence of his disapproving parents. She shook her head disapprovingly.

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    What does it mean if a person disapproves of rap music?
    (intransitive) To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of. She disapproves of rap music because of its sometimes aggressive lyrics. The nationalist not only does not disapprove of atrocities committed by his own side, but he has a remarkable capacity for not even hearing about them. To have or express an unfavorable opinion.

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    Disapprove means to think something wrong or reprehensible, or to withhold approval from something. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words with Dictionary.com.

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