Disapproval Meaning
/dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of disapproving; condemnation.
Sentence Examples
They communicate disapproval by shaking their heads.
He showed his disapproval by raising an eyebrow.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The crowd's loud ____ forced the speaker to stop his speech early.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
They communicate ____ by shaking their heads.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Latin dis- Old French des-bor. Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- English approval English disapproval From dis- + approval.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The crowd's loud ____ forced the speaker to stop his speech early.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
They communicate ____ by shaking their heads.