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US
/ˌdɪsəˈpɹuv/
]
[ UK /dˌɪsɐpɹˈuːv/ ]
[ UK /dˌɪsɐpɹˈuːv/ ]
VERB
-
deem wrong or inappropriate
I disapprove of her child rearing methods - consider bad or wrong
How To Use disapprove In A Sentence
- Then as now, a majority of the electorate disapproved of the incumbent's performance.
- Caring about the consequences of events of which you disapproved does not imply support for those events.
- He had a troubled childhood, being frequently beaten by his father and uncles who disapproved of his artistic interests.
- They were conscious that he disapproved.
- I suppose every society needs its self-appointed professional disapprovers, but they really wouldn't be much fun to sit next to at a dinner party.
- I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.
- I don't think anyone, in principle, disapproves of revenge when the punishment imposed on the perpetrator is exactly the appropriate amount. What's Wrong with REVENGE?, Bryan Caplan | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty
- Surveys also have found that the percentage of parents who strongly disapprove of drinking has dropped.
- My parents, while they don't openly oppose my lifestyle, clearly disapprove.
- The Midrash then says that Hashem disapproves when Tzaddikim rest in this world.