Disapprove

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of. intransitive

    "She disapproves of rap music because of its sometimes aggressive lyrics."

  2. 2
    consider bad or wrong wordnet
  3. 3
    To have or express an unfavorable opinion.

    "Green washing schemes of corporations are disapproved by Greenpeace activists."

  4. 4
    deem wrong or inappropriate wordnet
  5. 5
    To refuse to approve; reject. transitive

Synonyms

All synonyms
condemndeclinedisapprove ofabjureattaintban

Example

More examples

"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."

Etymology

From dis- + approve.

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