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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What To Know According to a new CBS News poll conducted with YouGov, more people now disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy than those who approve, with 44 percent favorable and 56 percent disapproving of his policies.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
The same survey showed Paxton with a 62 percent favorability among Republicans, with 11 percent of respondents disapproving and 28 percent undecided.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 12 Apr. 2025
With Trump’s trade wars hovering over the debate, House Republicans tucked a provision into a procedural vote that would prevent House action — as the Senate has taken — to disapprove of Trump’s tariffs.
—Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The survey found that 51% of respondents disapprove of the job Trump is doing as president, versus 43% who view his efforts positively.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,jeff Cox,christina Wilkie,erin Doherty,ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
The same survey showed Paxton with a 62 percent favorability among Republicans, with 11 percent of respondents disapproving and 28 percent undecided.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 12 Apr. 2025
With Trump’s trade wars hovering over the debate, House Republicans tucked a provision into a procedural vote that would prevent House action — as the Senate has taken — to disapprove of Trump’s tariffs.
—Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The survey found that 51% of respondents disapprove of the job Trump is doing as president, versus 43% who view his efforts positively.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,jeff Cox,christina Wilkie,erin Doherty,ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Disapprove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disapprove. Accessed 20 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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