disapprove
verb
dis·ap·prove
ˌdis-ə-ˈprüv 
disapproved; disapproving; disapproves
: to feel or express disapproval
disapprover
noun
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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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The poll also found that after the election season, people are more likely to disapprove of celebrities, large companies and professional athletes speaking out about politics.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
After an election season in which endorsements from celebrities such as Taylor Swift made headlines, the survey found that Americans are more likely to disapprove than approve of celebrities, large companies and professional athletes speaking out about politics.
—David Bauder and Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
In the film, King’s mother, a caterer at a local synagogue, disapproves of the match, worried about the discrimination that her Black daughter could face dating a white Jewish man.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
During the 60-day window, any member of the House or Senate can introduce a resolution disapproving a final agency rule.
—Susan E. Dudley, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
After an election season in which endorsements from celebrities such as Taylor Swift made headlines, the survey found that Americans are more likely to disapprove than approve of celebrities, large companies and professional athletes speaking out about politics.
—David Bauder and Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
In the film, King’s mother, a caterer at a local synagogue, disapproves of the match, worried about the discrimination that her Black daughter could face dating a white Jewish man.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
During the 60-day window, any member of the House or Senate can introduce a resolution disapproving a final agency rule.
—Susan E. Dudley, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for disapprove
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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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