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Synonyms for disapproval
ˌdɪs əˈpru vəldis·ap·proval
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Wiktionary
disapprovalnoun
Synonyms:
disapprobationAntonyms:
approvaldisapprovalnoun
The act of disapproving, an expression of condemnation.
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disapprobationAntonyms:
approval
English Synonyms and Antonyms
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, upbraidingAntonyms:
applause, approbation, approval, commendation, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, praise
Princeton's WordNet
disapprovalnoun
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
Synonyms:
disfavour, dislike, disfavorAntonyms:
approval, blessing, commendation, approvingdisapprovalnoun
the expression of disapproval
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disfavour, dislike, disfavorAntonyms:
approving, approval, commendation, blessingdisfavor, disfavour, dislike, disapprovalnoun
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
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disfavour, dislike, disfavorAntonyms:
blessing, approval, commendation, approvingdisapprovalnoun
the act of disapproving or condemning
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disfavour, dislike, disfavorAntonyms:
blessing, approval, commendation, approving
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Dictionary of English Synonymes
disapprovalnoun
Synonyms:
disapprobation
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
disapprovalnoun
Synonyms:
disapprobation, dislike, disfavor
PPDB, the paraphrase database
List of paraphrases for "disapproval":
displeasure, disagreement, censure, dissent, discontent, dissatisfaction, condemnation, rejection
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#272 | check | |
#525 | comment | |
#5766 | criticism | |
#7199 | blame | |
#7228 | reflection | |
#11260 | rejection | |
#17195 | dissent | |
#17397 | dislike | |
#18900 | disagreement | |
#22556 | condemnation | |
#27687 | dissatisfaction | |
#32460 | discontent | |
#32649 | disapproval | |
#42143 | censure | |
#42903 | reproach | |
#44368 | reprimand | |
#45992 | rebuke | |
#48141 | displeasure | |
#55997 | admonition | |
#64752 | denunciation | |
#105484 | reproof | |
#131547 | disfavor | |
#168881 | chiding | |
#189267 | reprehension | |
#214595 | disapprobation | |
#255157 | disfavour | |
#322179 | upbraiding |
How to use disapproval in a sentence?
Once in five years we get a chance to voice our disapproval, a futile exercise.
We have seen a significant response on social media with the majority of NASCAR fans expressing their disapproval of this shift in policy.
... 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.
Advocates on both sides have strong cases for their point of view that cannot simply be dismissed. This has made evaluating the agreement a difficult and deliberate endeavor, and after deep study, careful thought and considerable soul-searching, I have decided I must oppose the agreement and will vote yes on a motion of disapproval.
We can protest peacefully to show our disapproval but things can only degenerate if authorities unjustly employ brutal force.
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