disapprove
verb
dis·ap·prove
ˌdis-ə-ˈprüv 
disapproved; disapproving; disapproves
: to feel or express disapproval
disapprover
noun
Examples of disapprove in a Sentence
She married him even though her parents disapproved.
The treaty was disapproved by the Senate.
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In late January and early February, his approval rating stood at 47 percent, with 51 percent disapproving.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Indeed, in his own party, 25% of Republicans disapprove of Trump's handling of tariffs, as do 30% of conservatives.
—Ishai Melamede, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025
The other, posted to Instagram, reportedly showed a trans high school athlete (a minor) winning a track and field event, along with disapproving shouts from onlookers, per the decision.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 24 Apr. 2025
Most Democrats, two-thirds of Independents, and nearly 1 in 5 Republicans disapprove.
—Victoria Balara, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Indeed, in his own party, 25% of Republicans disapprove of Trump's handling of tariffs, as do 30% of conservatives.
—Ishai Melamede, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025
The other, posted to Instagram, reportedly showed a trans high school athlete (a minor) winning a track and field event, along with disapproving shouts from onlookers, per the decision.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 24 Apr. 2025
Most Democrats, two-thirds of Independents, and nearly 1 in 5 Republicans disapprove.
—Victoria Balara, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disapprove
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“Disapprove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disapprove. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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disapprove
verb
dis·ap·prove
ˌdis-ə-ˈprüv
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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