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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According to the poll, 31% strongly approve; 22% somewhat approve; 9% somewhat disapprove; and 38% strongly disapprove.
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Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
This specifically applies to the current process involving legislation in the government in which regulations go into effect unless explicitly disapproved by Congress.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Feb. 2025
Among independents, 53 percent disapproved of Musk being involved in the Trump administration, while 28 percent approved of his involvement, the poll found.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
What to know as Trump sends invites Meanwhile, the last two executive orders included in the poll were disapproved by a slim majority of respondents.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
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Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
This specifically applies to the current process involving legislation in the government in which regulations go into effect unless explicitly disapproved by Congress.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Feb. 2025
Among independents, 53 percent disapproved of Musk being involved in the Trump administration, while 28 percent approved of his involvement, the poll found.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
What to know as Trump sends invites Meanwhile, the last two executive orders included in the poll were disapproved by a slim majority of respondents.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 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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