disapprove

Definition

  • verb: to believe that someone or something is bad or wrong
  • verb: to pass unfavorable judgment on
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: disallow, condemn, reject

Examples

  • I 'disapproved of' [=I disagreed with] their decision, but I said nothing against it.

  • The word “ain't” is 'disapproved' [='criticized'] by most teachers.

  • Some people may 'disapprove of' the government's actions.

Movie quotes

  • (..) She's in Moscow to have the baby. Kitty! Tell her how pleased I am. Perhaps I'll wait a year or two. Love. Yes, love. Don't you disapprove of me for what I've done? No. I wish I'd done the same. But no one asked me. Well, I wouldn't have been brave enough. Stiva, you know, (..)
    2012 Anna Karenina