disapprove
verb
dis·ap·prove
ˌdis-ə-ˈprüv 
disapproved; disapproving; disapproves
: to feel or express disapproval
disapprover
noun
Synonyms
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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According to the Quinnipiac poll, a majority of voters (60 percent) approve of sending U.S. troops to the southern border with Mexico to enforce border security, while 36 percent disapprove.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
For example, 55% of women Quinnipiac talked to disapprove of how Trump is handling immigration (57% of men approved).
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Politico reports that a poll has found that 54% of Los Angeles residents disapprove of Bass’ handling of the fire crisis while 37% approve.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
What to know as Trump sends invites Trump’s job approval rating one week into his term has a slight favorable majority, with 51% approving of his first days in office and 43% disapproving.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
For example, 55% of women Quinnipiac talked to disapprove of how Trump is handling immigration (57% of men approved).
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Politico reports that a poll has found that 54% of Los Angeles residents disapprove of Bass’ handling of the fire crisis while 37% approve.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
What to know as Trump sends invites Trump’s job approval rating one week into his term has a slight favorable majority, with 51% approving of his first days in office and 43% disapproving.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 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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