as in displeasure
refusal to accept as right or desirable
thus far, every one of her choices for college has met with her parents' disapproval
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Recent Examples of disapproval
His biological parents were not allowed to marry due to his maternal grandfather's disapproval of his father, who is Syrian.
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Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024
The competition will likely only get more cut-throat as European Union tariffs came into effect this week, despite China’s disapproval.
—Sonia Heng, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
There’s no need to ask for his further blessings, and having noticed Philip’s many grimaces of disapproval in the background of Eddie’s selfies, Elsbeth and Kaya decide to attend a performance themselves, sitting in his late grandmother’s seats.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
Following the post, many readers left comments of disapproval of the bride’s actions towards her bridesmaid.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024
The competition will likely only get more cut-throat as European Union tariffs came into effect this week, despite China’s disapproval.
—Sonia Heng, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
There’s no need to ask for his further blessings, and having noticed Philip’s many grimaces of disapproval in the background of Eddie’s selfies, Elsbeth and Kaya decide to attend a performance themselves, sitting in his late grandmother’s seats.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
Following the post, many readers left comments of disapproval of the bride’s actions towards her bridesmaid.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapproval
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But Mara will have to endure two more home games to get to that point, giving creative fans more opportunities to voice their displeasure.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The news is being shared on X (formerly Twitter) by various accounts, with people taking the opportunity to share their displeasure at the potential casting choice.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Despite his general dislike of the GOP and Trump, Lidie thinks things bode well for the industry under the new administration.Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris won Maryland’s 10 electoral college votes Tuesday, easily defeating Republican Donald Trump in a state that has consistently backed Democratic presidential nominees for decades and has displayed a deep dislike of the former president.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2024
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Some Israelis demand cease-fire deal, return of hostages Netanyahu faces mounting pressure and criticism from Israelis frustrated with the lack of a cease-fire deal to secure the release of the around 100 remaining hostages in Gaza as the war has raged for more than a year.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Taliban Pushback Read more Taliban ISIS Takes Advantage of Rebel Gains in Syria, US Allies Warn In response to international criticism, Taliban officials defended their policies as being consistent with Islamic values and Afghan culture.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Inside, 190 lawmakers succeeded in voting against the decree and Yoon was forced to lift martial law just six hours after announcing it, amid widespread condemnation.Ivan Watson, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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The declaration followed Marcos Jr.'s signing of legislation clarifying his nation's maritime claims, a move that drew strong condemnation from Beijing.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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These cases involved monumental pieces of wrongdoing, yet the Justice Department and the federal courts allowed the New York chump-change cases against Trump—built on far smaller frauds—to get all the attention—and ultimately—the disapprobation.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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In a 2018 episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Jerry Seinfeld and Mulaney go rug shopping, supposedly at Tendler’s instruction, and Seinfeld’s disapprobation at being sent on an errand by someone’s wife cuts through the segment.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Disapproval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapproval. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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