disapprove

verb
UK: /ˌdɪs.əˈpruːv/
US: /ˌdɪs.əˈpruːv/

  1. To think that something is not good or right.

    1. My parents disapprove of my new boyfriend.
    2. I strongly disapprove of such irresponsible behaviour from young adults.

  2. To not allow something.

    1. The teacher will disapprove if you don't do your homework.
    2. The council may disapprove the construction of the new shopping centre.

Synonyms

object deplore criticize reject oppose dislike
disapprove adjective

  1. Feeling or expressing disapproval.

    1. She gave me a disapprove look.
    2. There was a disapprove murmur from the audience after his controversial statement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disapprove" in English means: To think that something is not good or right., To not allow something..

The phonetic transcription of "disapprove" is /ˌdɪs.əˈpruːv/ in British English and /ˌdɪs.əˈpruːv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disapprove": object, deplore, criticize, reject, oppose, dislike.

Example usage of "disapprove": "My parents disapprove of my new boyfriend.". More examples on the page.