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disapprove

[dis-uh-proov] / ˌdɪs əˈpruv /
VERB
condemn
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decry denounce deplore dislike oppose reject veto
STRONG
blame censure chastise criticize damn deprecate detract disallow discountenance disesteem disfavor dismiss expostulate nix pan refuse remonstrate reprehend reprobate reprove slam spurn
WEAK
discommend dispraise find fault with find unacceptable frown on look askance at look down on object to pass on set aside take dim view of take exception to turn down zing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
allow approve compliment praise ratify sanction
STRONG
accept commend endorse exalt laud permit promote welcome
WEAK
agree like love

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Several polls conducted since the bombing indicate that a majority of Americans disapprove of the military action.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

About 25% of those polled said they approve of the job Bass is doing as mayor, while about 47% disapprove.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

That left 30% whose opinion was only “somewhat” approve or disapprove.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

By comparison, the Feb. 27 CBS poll found 23% strongly approve of Mr. Trump’s presidency generally, while 47% strongly disapprove.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

I don't disapprove, when it comes right down to it.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon

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