1
as in denied
to be unwilling to grant
the committee disapproved the proposal to allow casino gambling in the state
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2
as in refused
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
disapproved the first set of blueprints submitted by the firm
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as in rejected
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Recent Examples of disapproved
Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Her parents disapproved of her being unmarried and pregnant, and her boyfriend’s strained relationship with his own mother left them with no one to rely on.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
However, it was made crystal clear to the British government that the queen disapproved of the state event, the outlet reported.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Monday’s rating is significantly better than Trump’s -15 net approval rating Morning Consult found at this point in his first term, when 40% of voters approved and 55% disapproved of his job performance.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
That was a decline too from March, when the pollsters found that 48 percent approved and 47 percent disapproved.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The eldest sibling strongly disapproved of their relationship and channeled his feelings through his music as a rapper, going by the name Lil Ren.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Several attempts to revamp the mall and restore it to its glory days as a hot shopping destination have failed over the years, mainly because nearby residents have disapproved.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Her parents disapproved of her being unmarried and pregnant, and her boyfriend’s strained relationship with his own mother left them with no one to rely on.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
However, it was made crystal clear to the British government that the queen disapproved of the state event, the outlet reported.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Monday’s rating is significantly better than Trump’s -15 net approval rating Morning Consult found at this point in his first term, when 40% of voters approved and 55% disapproved of his job performance.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
That was a decline too from March, when the pollsters found that 48 percent approved and 47 percent disapproved.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The eldest sibling strongly disapproved of their relationship and channeled his feelings through his music as a rapper, going by the name Lil Ren.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapproved
Verb
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The movie was roundly rejected by critics and general audiences aren’t any warmer, with moviegoer survey firm Cinema Score polling a bad C- grade among early viewers.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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On September 18, the House narrowly rejected the resolution to censure Omar over her remarks and social media posts following the assassination of Kirk.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Russian President Vladmir Putin has so far refused to engage in a good faith effort to end the war after almost four years of fighting.—
Mariam Khan,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Allegedly, the project was stalled when Germany refused to supply engines (because of the EU arms embargo on China imposed after the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown in Beijing).—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Black delivered that report before the management committee of EXXON, who purposefully buried those conclusions and continued to fund lobbyists, think tanks, and politicians who vociferously denied the reality of anthropogenic climate change.—
Ed Simon
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, Spacey denied the allegations and was found not liable in a civil trial due to insufficient evidence.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bobbitt declined to comment Friday on the water issue, saying his firm preferred to let the joint authority handle any permit discussions.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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His attorney declined to comment on the allegations.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Slice these glands away, cutting down to the bone to be sure of removing all objectionable material.—
Maurice H. Decker,
Outdoor Life,
17 Sep. 2025
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But so are South African actions that the United States has found objectionable.—
MICHELLE GAVIN,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But Conti said despite this, Duterte’s drug war victims were not discouraged.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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While this advantage can matter for athletes, most people shouldn’t feel discouraged.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While Jefferson’s efforts were hindered by Virginia’s challenging climate, pests, and unsuitable vines, his vision laid the foundation for future winemakers.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Sep. 2025
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Rivers—or more specifically the floodplains and forests that flank rivers—are among the most important migratory corridors that allow jaguars to move through unsuitable land cover (such as agriculture) to reach core habitat areas.—
Jeff Opperman,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Disapproved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapproved. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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