English Explanatory Dictionary

disapprove

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.
  2. To have or express an unfavorable opinion.
  3. To refuse to approve; reject.

Pronunciation

/dɪsəˈpɹuːv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-disapprove.wav

Word forms

disapprove disapproves disapproving disapproved

Etymology

From dis- + approve.

Antonyms

approve

Related words

disapprobation disapproval

Derived words

disapprovable disapprovement disapprover
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