Synonyms for disapprove
ˌdɪs əˈpruvdis·ap·prove

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1. disapproveverb

   Antonyms:
   approve

2. disapproveverb

   Antonyms:
   approve

3. disapproveverb

   Antonyms:
   approve

4. disapproveverb

   Antonyms:
   approve

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1. disapprove

   Synonyms:
   baffle, confound, counteract, denounce, deter, disconcert, discourage, dissuade, expose, frustrate, hinder, impede, obstruct

   Antonyms:
   abet, advocate, aid, assist, countenance, embolden, encourage, incite, instigate, promote, sanction, support, uphold

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. disapproveverb

   consider bad or wrong

   Synonyms:
   reject

   Antonyms:
   approve, sanction, O.K., okay

2. disapprove, rejectverb

   deem wrong or inappropriate

   "I disapprove of her child rearing methods"

   Synonyms:
   spurn, reject, refuse, pass up, pooh-pooh, eliminate, turn down, rule out, winnow out, scorn, resist, turn away, freeze off, disdain, decline

   Antonyms:
   okay, approve, O.K., sanction

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Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:3.0 / 1 vote

1. disapproveverb

   Synonyms:
   dislike, condemn, censure, regard as wrong

2. disapproveverb

   Synonyms:
   reject, disallow, refuse or decline to sanction

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How to use disapprove in a sentence?

1. New York Sen. Chuck Schumer:

   This is a very serious issue that deserves careful consideration, and I expect to have a classified briefing in the near future. I strongly believe Congress should have the right to disapprove any agreement and I support the Corker bill which would allow that to occur.

2. Greg Abbott:

   Texans don’t run from a legislative fight, and they don’t walk away from unfinished business, funding should not be provided for those who quit their job early, leaving their state with unfinished business and exposing taxpayers to higher costs foranadditional legislativesession. I, therefore, object to and disapprove oftheseappropriations.

3. Aaron David Miller:

   They clearly disapprove of this, you would think that the more appropriate comment would have been: 'We don't think this is helpful.'.

4. Alexis Charles Henri Clrel de Tocqueville:

   I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.

5. Ben Cardin:

   This is a close call, but after a lengthy review, I will vote to disapprove the deal.