👎disapprove

verb
/ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

Meaning

to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad

Example Sentences

Many parents disapprove of smoking.

Example Expressions

strongly disapprove

Synonyms

condemn, criticize, oppose, reject, object

Antonyms

approve, praise, accept

Collocations

disapprove of behavior, disapprove strongly, openly disapprove

More Example Sentences

We disapprove of unsafe driving.

She disapproves of wasting money.

They disapprove of rude behavior.

We disapprove of breaking promises.

He disapproves of smoking in public.

They disapproved of me leaving early.

She disapproves of shouting in public.

She disapproves of loud music at night.

He disapproves of unnecessary spending.

I disapprove of gossiping about coworkers.

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