Definitions for: Disapprove

[v] consider bad or wrong
[v] refuse to approve; "I disapprove of her child rearing methods"

Webster (1913) Definition: Dis`ap*prove, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disapproved; p.
pr. & vb. n. Disapproving.] [Pref. dis- + approve: cf. F.
d['e]approuver. Cf. Disapprobation.]
1. To pass unfavorable judgment upon; to condemn by an act of
the judgment; to regard as wrong, unsuitable, or
inexpedient; to censure; as, to disapprove the conduct of
others.

2. To refuse official approbation to; to disallow; to decline
to sanction; as, the sentence of the court-martial was
disapproved by the commander in chief.

Note: This verb is often followed by of; as, to disapprove of
an opinion, of such conduct. See Approve.

Synonyms: reject

Antonyms: approve, approve, O.K., okay, sanction

See Also: deprecate, deter, discountenance, discourage, frown on, frown upon, judge, object

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