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Disapprobation

//dɪsˌæpɹəˈbeɪʃən// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds. countable, uncountable

    "Though a gentle Sigh which ſtole from the Boſom of Nancy, ſeemed to argue ſome ſecret Diſapprobation of theſe Sentiments, ſhe did not dare openly to oppoſe them."

  2. 2
    an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable wordnet

Etymology

From dis- + approbation.

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