What are some opposite words for disapproval?

Antonyms for disapproval
ˌdɪs əˈpru vəldis·ap·proval

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  1. disapprovalnoun

    Antonyms:
    approval

    Synonyms:
    disapprobation

  2. disapprovalnoun

    The act of disapproving, an expression of condemnation.

    Synonyms:
    disapprobation

    Antonyms:
    approval

English Synonyms and Antonyms0.0 / 0 votes

  1. disapproval

    Blame, censure, and disapproval may either be felt or uttered; comment, criticism, rebuke, reflection, reprehension, and reproof are always expressed. The same is true of admonition and animadversion. Comment and criticism may be favorable as well as censorious; they imply no superiority or authority on the part of him who utters them; nor do reflection or reprehension, which are simply turning the mind back upon what is disapproved. Reprehension is supposed to be calm and just, and with good intent; it is therefore a serious matter, however mild, and is capable of great force, as expressed in the phrase severe reprehension. Reflection is often from mere ill feeling, and is likely to be more personal and less impartial than reprehension; we often speak of unkind or unjust reflections. Rebuke, literally a stopping of the mouth, is administered to a forward or hasty person; reproof is administered to one intentionally or deliberately wrong; both words imply authority in the reprover, and direct expression of disapproval to the face of the person rebuked or reproved. Reprimand is official censure formally administered by a superior to one under his command. Animadversion is censure of a high, authoritative, and somewhat formal kind. Rebuke may be given at the outset, or in the midst of an action; animadversion, reflection, reprehension, reproof, always follow the act; admonition is anticipatory, and meant to be preventive. Check is allied to rebuke, and given before or during action; chiding is nearer to reproof, but with more of personal bitterness and less of authority. Compare CONDEMN; REPROVE.

    Antonyms:
    applause, approbation, approval, commendation, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, praise

    Synonyms:
    admonition, animadversion, blame, censure, check, chiding, comment, condemnation, criticism, denunciation, objurgation, rebuke, reflection, reprehension, reprimand, reproach, reproof, reproval, upbraiding

Princeton's WordNet0.0 / 0 votes

  1. disapprovalnoun

    a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

    Antonyms:
    approval, blessing, commendation, approving

    Synonyms:
    disfavour, dislike, disfavor

  2. disapprovalnoun

    the expression of disapproval

    Antonyms:
    approving, approval, commendation, blessing

    Synonyms:
    disfavour, dislike, disfavor

  3. disfavor, disfavour, dislike, disapprovalnoun

    an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

    Antonyms:
    blessing, approval, commendation, approving

    Synonyms:
    disfavour, dislike, disfavor

  4. disapprovalnoun

    the act of disapproving or condemning

    Antonyms:
    blessing, approval, commendation, approving

    Synonyms:
    disfavour, dislike, disfavor

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words0.0 / 0 votes

  1. disapprovalnoun

    Synonyms:
    disapprobation, dislike, disfavor

How to use disapproval in a sentence?

  1. Author Unknown:

    Criticism is the disapproval of people, not for having faults, but having faults different from your own.

  2. Abu Dhabi-owned City:

    English football has a proud history based on opportunity for all clubs and the game has been unanimous in Abu Dhabi-owned City disapproval of a closed league.

  3. Omar Jadwat:

    President Trump has recommitted himself to religious discrimination, and he can expect continued disapproval from both the courts and the people.

  4. Ed Newman:

    We have seen a significant response on social media with the majority of NASCAR fans expressing their disapproval of this shift in policy.

  5. California Democratic lawmakers:

    In recent days, we have become alarmed and disheartened by bullying tactics, threats of violence, and death threats by a few who disagree with the decision of Speaker Anthony Rendon to postpone the advancement of SB 562, while it is appropriate for persons of varying views to express concern, disapproval or disfavor about the delay, it is never acceptable to engage in those tactics.

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Words popularity by usage frequency

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#6760praise
#11641blessing
#16843approving
#19306applause
#32649disapproval
#42957commendation
#48701eulogy
#59575approbation
#206284encomium
#247223panegyric

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