disapprove
Collocations
3(verb.)
ADV
strongly | thoroughly
PREP
of
My parents disapprove of me spending too much time on my phone.
Definitions
verb
To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.
She disapproves of rap music because of its sometimes aggressive lyrics.
The nationalist not only does not disapprove of atrocities committed by his own side, but he has a remarkable capacity for not even hearing about them.
To have or express an unfavorable opinion.
Green washing schemes of corporations are disapproved by Greenpeace activists.
To refuse to approve; reject.
Thesaurus
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6She disapproves of rap music because of its sometimes aggressive lyrics.
WiktionaryThe nationalist not only does not disapprove of atrocities committed by his own side, but he has a remarkable capacity for not even hearing about them.
WiktionaryGreen washing schemes of corporations are disapproved by Greenpeace activists.
WiktionaryI disapprove of what you say.
Tatoeba · #252831I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.
Tatoeba · #321773Do you approve or disapprove of my project?
Tatoeba · #470851