disapprove

CEFRB2

/dɪsəˈpɹuːv/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To think that someone or something is wrong or unacceptable.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To have or express an unfavorable opinion.

Examples

  • Do you approve or disapprove of my project?

  • I disapprove of what you say.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To refuse to approve; reject.

  2. To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.

More examples

In context

  • Green washing schemes of corporations are disapproved by Greenpeace activists.

  • She disapproves of rap music because of its sometimes aggressive lyrics.

  • The nationalist not only does not disapprove of atrocities committed by his own side, but he has a remarkable capacity for not even hearing about them.

Antonyms

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Origin

verb

From dis- + approve.