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disapprove

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdɪsəˈpruv/ · UK /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove means: To think that someone or something is wrong or unacceptable.

verb

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To think that someone or something is wrong or unacceptable.

  • I disapprove of smoking.
  • His parents disapproved of his decision.
  • Do you disapprove of children using phones at dinner?

How to use it: disapprove of someone/something (My parents disapprove of smoking.); disapprove of someone doing something (She disapproves of people wasting food.)

Similar words: object to, condemn

Opposites: approve

Common phrases: disapprove of something, strongly disapprove, openly disapprove, clearly disapprove

Questions about disapprove

What does disapprove mean?

To think that someone or something is wrong or unacceptable.

What is disapprove in other languages?

Türkçe: tasvip etmemek · Español: desaprobar · Français: désapprouver · Deutsch: missbilligen · Italiano: disapprovare · 日本語: よくないと思う

How do you pronounce disapprove?

In American English /ˌdɪsəˈpruv/; in British English /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/.

How do you use disapprove in a sentence?

I disapprove of smoking. His parents disapproved of his decision.

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