Synonyms for disapprove
ˌdɪs əˈpruvdis·ap·prove

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1. disapproveverb

   Antonyms:
   approve

2. disapproveverb

   Antonyms:
   approve

3. disapproveverb

   Antonyms:
   approve

4. disapproveverb

   Antonyms:
   approve

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1. disapprove

   Synonyms:
   baffle, confound, counteract, denounce, deter, disconcert, discourage, dissuade, expose, frustrate, hinder, impede, obstruct

   Antonyms:
   abet, advocate, aid, assist, countenance, embolden, encourage, incite, instigate, promote, sanction, support, uphold

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. disapproveverb

   consider bad or wrong

   Synonyms:
   reject

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

2. disapprove, rejectverb

   deem wrong or inappropriate

   "I disapprove of her child rearing methods"

   Synonyms:
   spurn, reject, refuse, pass up, pooh-pooh, eliminate, turn down, rule out, winnow out, scorn, resist, turn away, freeze off, disdain, decline

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

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Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:3.0 / 1 vote

1. disapproveverb

   Synonyms:
   dislike, condemn, censure, regard as wrong

2. disapproveverb

   Synonyms:
   reject, disallow, refuse or decline to sanction

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1. Mike DeWine:

   That person had a right to be reporting. They should have been allowed to report, if they were in any way hampered from reporting, that certainly is wrong and it’s not anything that I approve of. In fact, I vehemently disapprove of it.

2. Marquis de Sade:

   You say that my way of thinking cannot be tolerated? What of it? The man who alters his way of thinking to suit others is a fool. My way of thinking is the result of my reflections. It is part of my inner being, the way I am made. I do not contradict them, and would not even if I wished to. For my system, which you disapprove of, is also my greatest comfort in life, the source of all my happiness --- it means more to me than my life itself.

3. Voltaire:

   I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it.

4. Bob Corker:

   For 60 days it would lay before Congress. We would have the opportunity for hearings, and to have classified briefings, and to understand what the President has agreed to, during that period of time Congress can either approve, disapprove or take no action at all.

5. Robert Menendez:

   I believe we could still get a better deal and here's how: We can disapprove this agreement, without rejecting the entire agreement.