disapprove
verb
dis·ap·prove
ˌdis-ə-ˈprüv 
disapproved; disapproving; disapproves
: to feel or express disapproval
disapprover
noun
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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His mother, Marie Jillich, went by Miriam to appease her in-laws who disapproved of the mixed marriage.
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Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
This is what our poll found, 33 percent approved, 66 percent disapproved.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
The House and Senate repeatedly failed to either approve or disapprove of Clinton’s actions through a series of votes across March and April 1999.
—Jasmine Farrier, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
The poll found more than 72% of whites, Blacks and Latinos strongly disapproved of ICE and CBP tactics, as did 70% of residents citywide, 92% of Democrats, 68% of independents and 62% of those with a household member who works in public safety.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
This is what our poll found, 33 percent approved, 66 percent disapproved.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
The House and Senate repeatedly failed to either approve or disapprove of Clinton’s actions through a series of votes across March and April 1999.
—Jasmine Farrier, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
The poll found more than 72% of whites, Blacks and Latinos strongly disapproved of ICE and CBP tactics, as did 70% of residents citywide, 92% of Democrats, 68% of independents and 62% of those with a household member who works in public safety.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Disapprove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disapprove. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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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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