Synonyms for disapproval
ˌdɪs əˈpru vəldis·ap·proval

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1. disapprovalnoun

   Synonyms:
   disapprobation

   Antonyms:
   approval

2. disapprovalnoun

   The act of disapproving, an expression of condemnation.

   Synonyms:
   disapprobation

   Antonyms:
   approval

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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.

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

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

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1. disapprovalnoun

   a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

   Synonyms:
   disfavour, dislike, disfavor

   Antonyms:
   approval, blessing, commendation, approving

2. disapprovalnoun

   the expression of disapproval

   Synonyms:
   disfavour, dislike, disfavor

   Antonyms:
   approving, approval, commendation, blessing

3. disfavor, disfavour, dislike, disapprovalnoun

   an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

   Synonyms:
   disfavour, dislike, disfavor

   Antonyms:
   blessing, approval, commendation, approving

4. disapprovalnoun

   the act of disapproving or condemning

   Synonyms:
   disfavour, dislike, disfavor

   Antonyms:
   blessing, approval, commendation, approving

Matched Categories

1. • Dislike
   • Inclination
   • Judgment
   • Message

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1. disapprovalnoun

   Synonyms:
   disapprobation

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1. disapprovalnoun

   Synonyms:
   disapprobation, dislike, disfavor

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1. List of paraphrases for "disapproval":

   displeasure, disagreement, censure, dissent, discontent, dissatisfaction, condemnation, rejection

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How to use disapproval in a sentence?

1. Ken Owen:

   Once in five years we get a chance to voice our disapproval, a futile exercise.

2. Patty Murray:

   I will be voting to support the agreement to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. I will vote against the resolution of disapproval, and, if needed, I will vote against overriding President (Barack) Obama's veto.

3. Pete Sessions:

   The conference looks at things sometimes as approval or disapproval on how they want to proceed. I offer no real argument at that, we've talked it over and some people like steak and some people like seafood. I'm a steak guy.

4. Richard Neal:

   If the president does declare a national emergency and attempt to put these tariffs into place, I will introduce a resolution of disapproval to stop his overreach.

5. The White House:

   ... while we understand that you intend to veto any joint resolution of disapproval that Congress may send to your desk, it would be entirely inappropriate and divisive for your Administration to vote to lift UN-backed sanctions should Congress reject the final agreement and override a presidential veto to that effect.