Added 3 October 2026
disapprove
/dɪsəˈpɹuːv/ verb
In Latin: improbō, abdīcō Wiktionary
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To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.
She disapproves of rap music because of its sometimes aggressive lyrics.
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To have or express an unfavorable opinion. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
Green washing schemes of corporations are disapproved by Greenpeace activists.
- To refuse to approve; reject.