How To Use Disapproval In A Sentence

‘If lying is wrong, then he will lie,’ has an antecedent whose embedded content is the same as a statement predicating the property on which the speakers moral disapproval supervenes.
The chorus of disapproval is as diverse as the new law is excluding. Times, Sunday Times
The first is dysphemism, the deliberate use of an offensive word to indicate disapproval. Times, Sunday Times
I had just published my autobiography, which met with universal disapproval. Times, Sunday Times
And in this scrutiny and disapproval my issues with class and otherness have resurfaced, again in relation to an academic environment.

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She often used the term pedal or pedalo-French slang for a homosexual-draping it with condescension, pity, and disapproval. Jezebel
As I tucked into this steaming Bunter-sized platter out on the darkening waters, I swear I heard the seals give a loud bark of disapproval.
Both the speaker and his speech were drowned out by the disapproval of the crowd.
Both the speaker and his speech were drowned out by the disapproval of the crowd.
His childhood sounds like a nightmare of bigotry and parental disapproval. Times, Sunday Times
Public disapproval is certainly pointing to a genuine problem. Times, Sunday Times
They seldom say "no" because they fear disapproval or what they define as rejection. Tracey Marks, M.D.: Why Are We So Stressed Out?
It earned him a scowling hiss of disapproval from Dendria and a punch in the shoulder from Naoise for his comedic troubles.
Before he could finish, the crowd showed their disapproval by booing him off the stage.
Both the speaker and his speech were drowned out by the disapproval of the crowd.
Other voices in the dugout expressed disapproval. Times, Sunday Times
For the _cordon-bleu_ hoped that the lion would exhibit disapproval of the paint and powder by chumping off the offending head, and that would have been frightfully thrilling. Our Stage and Its Critics By "E.F.S." of "The Westminster Gazette"
There is a huge gulf between disapproval and strong moral condemnation and the right to make a decisive intervention. Times, Sunday Times
But it is on the move again, becoming a boo-word of disapproval. Times, Sunday Times
A chorus of panicked disapproval shouted id way up the stairs. ICED
My disapproval is becuase he won't tell the RNC/blue dog dems were to put it. CNN Poll: President's approval on health care under 50 percent
she snorted her disapproval of the proposed bridegroom
Catching a hint of disapproval, the guests decamped to a local hostelry, where so much drink was taken they were ejected.
The best of it is, -- you will admit that this is neat, Fluffy, even if your slavery to the virtues compels your disapproval, -- the best of it is, the bandbox is the property of our Puggy. Peggy
The doctors at least would soon find out and they would express their disapproval. Times, Sunday Times
The trouble is, unfair as it may seem, a sizeable part of judgment is based on precedent - heavyweight disapproval is saved for those who ‘aren't normally like that’.
Sébastien's disapproval surrounds his father's womanising ways and the hurt he caused his mother.
Bus drivers have voiced their disapproval over their proposed relocation following the sale of a bus garage.
Jackson filled in the form as best he could and handed it back to the nurse, who looked over it with a cluck of disapproval.
Was it observation, approbation or disapproval?
I know all about the aforesaid gentleman's disapproval.
I wasn't sure there was any part of my life she did approve of and it wasn't as if she believed in quiet disapproval.
Amy wrinkled her nose in disapproval.
Other voices in the dugout expressed disapproval. Times, Sunday Times
The look the officer had given Ian had been furtive, almost guilty, and Ian sensed disapproval in the man's silence.
These actions, which have aroused universal and unreserved disapproval, must nevertheless give us a pause.
The decision met with widespread public disapproval.
But clerical disapproval did not undermine the appeal of chivalric culture, with its glorification of courage, loyalty, and military ability.
How can I endure to meet the disapproval and bitterness and hatred -- yes, _hatred_ -- when they come filing out upon me from that room across the hall. The Fifth Wheel A Novel
There is a huge gulf between disapproval and strong moral condemnation and the right to make a decisive intervention. Times, Sunday Times
I didn't say anything, just led him into the inn, my lips clamped tightly together in disapproval.
But we lived in a middle-class neighbourhood and I met with a lot of disapproval.
And disapproval disturbs me, especially when the disapproving ones are people I care about. Christianity Today
There is very little result in trying to change oneself out of dissatisfaction and disapproval.
If little has changed regarding governmental disapproval of bad language and bawdy behavior on TV and radio, things certainly are different for Penn these days.
Daniel pulled a face at Arthur, making clear his disapproval and dislike of Alicia's suitor.
At the sound of the girls' skirts rustling, the men gave a start and began expressing their disapproval.
We can feel shame for living in poverty, for loving a member of the same sex, for breastfeeding publicly, if any measure of social disapproval is directed at those things. Shame And The Written Mom | Her Bad Mother
When boys were being cruel to others, I protected my status by gently expressing my disapproval.
‘Whatever,’ I mutter irritably, not bothering to hide my disapproval.
He was going to butt in when his mother darted a look of disapproval at him.
First references to secular music indicate little more than clerical disapproval, but the Pemyslid court of the 11th to early 14th centuries encouraged the performances of the jongleurs and later Minnesinger.
One could almost feel the shudders of disapproval through the floor. Times, Sunday Times
There was more than a note of disapproval in her voice.
He ignored my glance of disapproval.
Fear of rejection or of parental disapproval may have made them anxious to please by being grown-up and independent at a young age. Coping with Bulimia
John Wesley, when he saw the rising tide of patriotic fervor in America and the trend towards revolution, expressed his strong disapproval. So did the Anglican clergy.
The resource person may correct a serious error and repeat the phrase again but with no trace of disapproval or reproach.
But if this is so, how can the metaphysician find a basis for disapproval without turning revisionary? The Times Literary Supplement
As Frank approached the headwaiter, he thought he caught a hint of disapproval in the old man's eye. THE TRAIL OF TERROR (THE THREE INVESTIGATORS MYSTERIES NO 39)
He practiced law at Florence and observed with optimate disapproval the increasing disinclination of Giuliano and Lorenzo to share power with anyone but their intimates.
A frown is often an intimation of disapproval.
And then it must deal with the prejudice and the moral disapproval that surrounds the issue. Times, Sunday Times
Caribbean countries said they took "umbrage" and wanted to "put on record" their strong disapproval. Joe Amon: The Beginning of the End for the War on Drugs?
Her disapproval silenced Margaret's urge to ask the woman for help reattaching her fingertip; though it was life threatening, it was also embarrassing.
The chorus of disapproval is sure to grow. Times, Sunday Times
Our dealings with our pasts are not all judgemental, not all concerned with moral disapproval or approval.
Her talk wasn't vague approbation or disapproval, some big show of emotion.
The crowd showed their disapproval with a chorus of boos at the end. The Sun
Neither did much to appease his critics and at the final whistle the booing appeared to be a combined choir of disapproval. Times, Sunday Times
Matt frowned in disapproval and started pulling the car out of the driveway.
It seemed to be a mixture of blue-rinsed moral disapproval and parochial couthiness, mixed with a paranoid, negative preoccupation Quite Ugly One Morning
With a single wag of her finger she managed to convey her total disapproval.
You could almost feel the disapproval and loathing radiating from Mother at the sight of the man she called ‘that old sot.’
The polished floorboards met with further disapproval. Times, Sunday Times
She regarded the young man walking to meet her -- his rather dandified but sufficiently handsome figure resplendent in the latest and best cut of coat, waistcoat and hat, the newest thing in neckties about his throat, the ropiest arrangement of gold chain looped across his person -- with a severe expression of disapproval on her face. Mrs. Day's Daughters
Nor have rabbinics teachers muzzled their disapproval for homosexuality. Josh D. Scheinert: Catholic Schools Banning Gay-Straight Alliances: The Buck Stops Here... Literally
The doctors at least would soon find out and they would express their disapproval. Times, Sunday Times
He made the most unpalatable insinuations and unpleasant comparisons without hurting anyone's feelings and without giving cause for disapproval.
Harry's face bent into a frown of mock disapproval.
The diplomat explained that people were booing, an expression of disapproval.
The gentle and intelligent reader will remember (though that miserable worm, the vapid and irreflective reader, will have forgotten) that at the beginning of the term the fags of Kay's had endeavoured to show their approval of Fenn and their disapproval of Kennedy by applying to the former for leave when they wished to go to the town; and that Fenn had received them in the most ungrateful manner with blows instead of exeats. The Head of Kay's
There is a huge gulf between disapproval and strong moral condemnation and the right to make a decisive intervention. Times, Sunday Times
On the Allied side it became a synonym for treasonable or hostile activity, so that to call people collaborators was to express strong disapproval for their actions.
Excessive conformity is usually caused by fear of disapproval.
Her lip curled in disapproval.
Factor 1 concerned disapproval and efforts to dismiss the thought.
The vivid but absurd image dissolved immediately as sensitive but unsubtle Stefano expressed his open disapproval. MURKY SHALLOWS
American society frowns upon many addictions - alcohol, drug and gambling, to name a few - but when it comes to shopping addictions, the same societal disapproval doesn't seem to apply.
The latest poll of polls shows disapproval is now higher than approval. Poll of Polls: President's approval ratings slip
Funny thing about those Ramsussen polls: During the last fiasco of a presidential adminisration, they gave the number of approvals and disapprovals, then broke it down further into "strongly" approve/disapprove. What Obama's reading on the Vineyard
Reagan was about two points lower than Obama in disapproval, but he was almost four points lower in approval, as well. Chris Weigant: Obama Poll Watch -- September, 2010
Most do not give reasons for disapproving the demolition, just expressing their disapproval of the proposal.
A snorter is a snob expressing their disapproval, while a sniggerer is insensitive, unsympathetic and immature.
The following day she was proclaimed by heralds with flourishes of trumpets at various places in London, to the stony disapproval of the citizens.
A wedding that was widely billed as beset by disasters and disapproval became a day of warm smiles, laughter and even the odd decent joke.
There was more than a note of disapproval in her voice.
A chorus of panicked disapproval shouted id way up the stairs. ICED
These actions, which have aroused universal and unreserved disapproval, must nevertheless give us a pause.
But you may feel their disapproval, their coldness, their jealousy. The Guide to Greatness in Sales
Several countries have expressed their strong disapproval of the law.
The same disapproval for birth control and sterilization is more difficult to understand, but I accept that it exists. 14 Important Science Questions
This he did in the face of disapproval and sharp disagreement from his peers in the West.
Neither did much to appease his critics and at the final whistle the booing appeared to be a combined choir of disapproval. Times, Sunday Times
Children are sensitive to disapproval and adjust their behaviour accordingly.
A look of disapproval spreads across her face. Times, Sunday Times
All present spoke with her, were curious about her, and none of them passed a hint of disapproval.
The speaker, in choosing a pejorative term rather than an approbative term (say, ‘willowy’), manifests disapproval of ‘she.’
The crowd showed their disapproval with a chorus of boos at the end. The Sun
So, who better to direct York Settlement Players in Alan Ayckbourn's study of amateur dramatics, A Chorus Of Disapproval?
The following day she was proclaimed by heralds with flourishes of trumpets at various places in London, to the stony disapproval of the citizens.
She fixed the child with a stare of such disapproval he did not dare move.
You are always forthright and direct... both in approval and disapproval. Consuelo & Alva: Love and Power in the Gilded Age
If there are longstanding rivalries in the family, the news of our parenthood may provide an opportunity for them to express their disapproval of us. The Guide to Lesbian and Gay Parenting
Mr. Knightley expressed his disapproval of Frank's behavior and Emma's vision of him by contrasting what he called French amiableness with English amiableness.
There is a huge gulf between disapproval and strong moral condemnation and the right to make a decisive intervention. Times, Sunday Times
As was so often the case, P.G. Wodehouse reached deep into the heart of the matter: collecting sporting memorabilia requires dedication, a willingness to speculate, a tolerance of risk and, too often, a certain amount of the ‘iron in the soul’ that equips a man to survive uxorial disapproval. John Terry’s sacking as England captain tells us something interesting...
Is it my imagination or does Her Majesty give a little sniff of disapproval when she sees our logo? Times, Sunday Times
On the other, it provided him with a band of assassins that could eliminate any PLO leader that met with his disapproval.
If anything my disapproval is that the President is NOT TOUGH ENOUGH on that country. Poll: Obama gets thumbs down on Israel
A chorus of panicked disapproval shouted id way up the stairs. ICED
The polished floorboards met with further disapproval. Times, Sunday Times
At home, my girlfriend had waited up for me with mock disapproval. Times, Sunday Times
manifest disapproval
The diplomat explained that people were booing, an expression of disapproval.
You are always forthright and direct... both in approval and disapproval. Consuelo & Alva: Love and Power in the Gilded Age
Eight industrial proposals on the November ballot went down hard in the face of overwhelming voter disapproval.
She first arrived in London in the mid-Sixties, in no doubt of her father's disapproval and contempt.
Other voices in the dugout expressed disapproval. Times, Sunday Times
Social disapproval of ethnic exogamy is lessening, though the government unofficially discourages it.
She has not discovered that differences do not mean instant disapproval. Beyond Chaotic Eating
She knew they were failures, and he read her disapproval in every perfunctory and unenthusiastic line of her letter.
In any case, even if he does complain or voice disapproval, the US will probably just go it alone anyway.
He wagged his finger at her in mock disapproval.
She was stiff with disapproval at the notion.
There is really no other word in the English language to express the meaning of the ejaculative sound he made, which signified, equally, acquiescence, approval, disapproval, or anything. Picked up at Sea The Gold Miners of Minturne Creek
In Mrs Castle's Diaries I am referred to with varying degrees of approval and disapproval.
Mr. Baker has raised plenty of money and run hard, but his inexperience with political atmospherics is reflected in steadily rising disapproval ratings. Deval Patrick's Charm Offensive
Even at this distance she could sense his disapproval.
One of the choicest ironies is that he now speaks with disapproval about black marketeers, spivs and touts and unofficial operators, and has nothing but praise for his new friends in the RFU.
The "unnaturalness" of same-sex attraction linked it to sin and God's disapproval. Deepak Chopra: The Real Policy is "Don't Talk About It"
Perceptions contain no element of approval or disapproval though they may trigger a reaction in terms of approval.
Verbal disapproval, when used alone, has been shown to increase noncompliance, and shouted commands often result in excitatory effects in preschoolers.
The aftermath of a divorce is the wrong time for the church to express disapproval. Christianity Today
I climb out and watch him drive away like a maniac as I shake my head in disapproval.
His urbanely crinkly face oozes disapproval; his querulous voice is like a fingernail at a scab.
His eyes seemed to burn through them in disapproval.
Both the speaker and his speech were drowned out by the disapproval of the crowd.
Mere subordination is unamusing, and we have a vocabulary that allows us to express our disapproval of people whose aim is nothing else but to please - toady, creep, sycophant, etc., are the correlates of the bully.
He looked at me, a mixture of disapproval and hearty congratulations.
At home, my girlfriend had waited up for me with mock disapproval. Times, Sunday Times
Mozilla has submitted its browser which isn't a browser for disapproval by the App Store team, though hopefully they won't -- disapprove, that is. Blogrunner
She fixed the child with a stare of such disapproval he did not dare move.
ThinkProgress was at the speech and observed attendees of the conference murmuring and shaking their heads in disapproval: Think Progress » Conservative Activists Rebel Against Fox News: Saudi Ownership Is ‘Really Dangerous For America’
China, which prides itself in its trade with the U.S., is the favorite target of disapproval and censure.
This combination of respect and sadness is a form of moral disapproval. The Times Literary Supplement
True, I noticed a certain aloofness on the part of my general friends, but this I ascribed to the disapproval that was prevalent in my circles of my intended marriage with Ernest. Chapter 6: Adumbrations
Parents repeatedly describe their work-inhibited children as overly sensitive and threatened by disapproval.
Disgust or disapproval shouldn't be enough of a reason to prevent something by law.
In between shots of the Beales as the documentary found them, we flash back to the women in their glory: Big Edie (Lange) entertaining at parties to the disapproval of her strait-laced husband (Ken Howard), who thinks she should be finding a rich husband for their daughter (Barrymore). Lange, Barrymore captivate in HBO's 'Grey Gardens'
You are always forthright and direct... both in approval and disapproval. Consuelo & Alva: Love and Power in the Gilded Age
He kept his disappointments to himself, a quiet murmur of disapproval usually being as far as it went.
He loved and revered Kaspar, but he had always feared him -- feared, at least, his disapproval, his incomprehension. IN LOVE AND WAR
She fixed the child with a stare of such disapproval he did not dare move.
He kept his disappointments to himself, a quiet murmur of disapproval usually being as far as it went.
She underlined her disapproval of the proceedings by walking out.
Females conform to their peers more than do males, but there is greater social disapproval for female delinquency.
Amidst grunts and clucks of disapproval, I managed to lose myself in the crowd.
She fixed the child with a stare of such disapproval he did not dare move.
Excessive conformity is usually caused by fear of disapproval.
In his own life, he hard-headedly defended his rights as an Egyptian citizen, applying for positions and grants in the face of official disapproval.
Asmodeus stiffened as the beam engulfed him, let out a roar of disapproval and was promptly atomized.
I've had conversations with people who didn't speak a dollop of English simply by trading the names of films or directors back and forth, with each of us grunting in disapproval or smiling our appreciation to show our opinion. Michael Giltz: Cannes 2010 Day Two and Three: Wall Street 2 Stock Down, The Housemaid Burns Up
A low murmur of disapproval rippled throughout the audience.
The doctors at least would soon find out and they would express their disapproval. Times, Sunday Times
Baxter eyed our clothes with obvious disapproval.
If a union met with his disapproval anywhere in his earldom, the proposal could be voided.
At least he didn't have the usual pressures of parental disapproval to deal with. Times, Sunday Times
The chorus of disapproval is as diverse as the new law is excluding. Times, Sunday Times
The doctors at least would soon find out and they would express their disapproval. Times, Sunday Times
His chances do not seem good in view of the fact that the Chief Prosecutor has already voiced his public disapproval.
Exactly why Mrs. Clinton made the Washington reference is unclear, because the chorus of disapproval was nationwide; it's seen by some observers as an attempt to portray her opponents as "out-of-touch" with down-home, "swing-voter" crystal methedrine users around the country. John Eskow: A Desperate Hillary Promises New Crystal Meth That's "Actually Good For You"; Laughs Off "So-Called Experts" Who Disagree
It is significant that the expression of public disapproval embodied in the Western Australian three strikes law is directed in practice so narrowly at youth offenders.
Both the speaker and his speech were drowned out by the disapproval of the crowd.
Eight industrial proposals on the November ballot went down hard in the face of overwhelming voter disapproval.
He listened to Bletherley with a marked disapproval, and opened a vigorous defence of that ancient tradition of loyalty that Bletherley had called the monopolist institution of marriage. Love and Mr Lewisham
Compensation for those wrongly convicted isn't just to recompense them, it's supposed to express our disapproval of their conviction in the way that a civil case would punish a negligent surgeon.
With regard to what is commonly meant by intemperate discussion, namely, invective, sarcasm, personality, and the like, the denunciation of these weapons would deserve more sympathy if it were ever proposed to interdict them equally to both sides; but it is only desired to restrain the employment of them against the prevailing opinion: against the unprevailing they may not only be used without general disapproval, but will be likely to obtain for him who uses them the praise of honest zeal and righteous indignation. On Liberty
The crowd showed their disapproval with a chorus of boos at the end. The Sun
That's why his disapproval is at the highest point of his presidency in the CNN/USA Today/Gallup Poll. 06/28/2005
Notable and new, to me at least, was the spectacle of matronly gents dressing up as their mothers, aunties and schoolmarms in dowdy conservative outfits, cheerlessly dispensing disapproval over all.
It's as if a person's tentative tone allows them to retract the statement if it is met with criticism or disapproval.
Jacqueline opened her mouth in protest, but at his obvious disapproval, decided against it.
She blamed herself for having tried to raise him without a father, to the disapproval of society. Times, Sunday Times
fairmont hot springs baked two doxepin of branchiura rancor disapproval, i vestrywoman two enrollee from a red akc merged mom. Rational Review
Luckily we like devil-may-care, feisty dames who laugh in the face of disapproval and adversity.
Ho-ho!" cries Spotted Tail angrily, which is the Sioux equivalent of "Damn their eyes!" or strong disapproval. Isabelle
Eventually, by a series of stratagems, and in the face of continuing Treasury disapproval, he acquired it for the museum by instalments.
We've reminded them of their obligations and expressed our strong disapproval. The Sun
The headline's use of the term spinster is clearly a pejorative term that connotes an attempt to avoid degradation and disapproval by society by maintaining single-status beyond the time that society believes is appropriate. GetReligion

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