disapprove

[ˌdɪsəˈpruːv]

disapprove Definition

• 1. have or express an unfavorable opinion about something
• 2. refuse to approve of something

Using disapprove: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disapprove" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I disapprove of the way you are treating your sister.

• Example

  The committee disapproved the proposal.

• Example

  Her parents disapproved of her decision to drop out of college.

• Example

  The teacher disapproved of the student's behavior in class.

disapprove Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disapprove

• condemn
• object
• oppose
• protest
• reject

Antonyms for disapprove

• approve
• endorse
• support

Phrases with disapprove

• disapprove of someone/something

  to have a negative opinion of someone or something

  Example

  I disapprove of his behavior.

• meet with disapproval

  to be criticized or rejected by others

  Example

  His plan met with disapproval from the board of directors.

• frown on/upon something

  to disapprove of something

  Example

  The company frowns upon employees who arrive late to work.

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Summary: disapprove in Brief

To 'disapprove' [ˌdɪsəˈpruːv] is to express a negative opinion about something or refuse to approve of it. It can refer to a person's behavior, decision, or proposal, as in 'I disapprove of the way you are treating your sister.' The phrase 'meet with disapproval' means to be criticized or rejected by others, while 'frown on/upon something' denotes disapproval, as in 'The company frowns upon employees who arrive late to work.'