English Explanatory Dictionary

disapproval

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of disapproving; condemnation.

Pronunciation

/dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/ [dɪsəˈpɹuːvəɫ] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-disapproval.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-disapproval.wav

Word forms

disapproval disapprovals

Etymology

From dis- + approval.

Synonyms

censure dispraise disapprobation attainder attainture attaintment blame condemnation condemning damnation disapproval improbation reprehension abnegation declination denial dissension nonapproval nonassent nonconsent prohibition refusal rejection renunciation repudiation unapproval unconsent

Antonyms

approval assent encouragement accedence allowance approbation assentment authorization consent sanction

Related words

disapprobation disapprove objection opposition condemnation no
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