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disapprove

verb
/ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

Meaning

to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad

Example Sentences

Many parents disapprove of smoking.

Example Expressions

strongly disapprove

Synonyms

condemn, criticize, oppose, reject, object

Antonyms

approve, praise, accept

Collocations

disapprove of behavior, disapprove strongly, openly disapprove

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