What does "disapprobation" mean?

An act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds.

What is a synonym for "disapprobation"?

Common synonyms include: blame, disapproval, aggravation, alienation, annoyance, apostasy.

How do you pronounce "disapprobation"?

Pronounced //dɪsˌæpɹəˈbeɪʃən//.

Disapprobation

//dɪsˌæpɹəˈbeɪʃən// noun

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Definitions

Noun

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

Synonyms

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blame disapproval aggravation alienation annoyance apostasy

Antonyms

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approbation approval

Example

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"One would imagine that such a match would be very welcome to Stapleton, and yet I have more than once caught a look of the strongest disapprobation in his face when Sir Henry has been paying some attention to his sister."

Etymology

From dis- + approbation.

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