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dis·ap·prove    Audio Help   [dis-uh-proov] Pronunciation Key verb, -proved, -prov·ing.
–verb (used with object)
1.to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
2.to withhold approval from; decline to sanction: The Senate disapproved the nominations.
–verb (used without object)
3.to have an unfavorable opinion; express disapproval (usually fol. by of).
[Origin: 1475–85; dis-1 + approve]

—Related forms
dis·ap·prov·er, noun
dis·ap·prov·ing·ly, adverb

—Synonyms 1. deplore, decry, criticize.
—Antonyms 1. praise.
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Thesaurus Entries
  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus - Cite This Source
Main Entry:  disapprove
Part of Speech:  verb
Definition:  To have or express an unfavorable opinion of.
Synonyms:  deprecate, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, frown on, object
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
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