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disapprove
verb dis·ap·prove \-ˈprüv\
: to believe that someone or something is bad or wrong : to not approve of someone or something
: to officially refuse to approve or accept (something)
Full Definition of DISAPPROVE
transitive verb
1
: to pass unfavorable judgment on
2
: to refuse approval to : reject
intransitive verb
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First Known Use of DISAPPROVE
1614
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DISAPPROVED Defined for Kids
disapprove
verb dis·ap·prove \ˌdi-sə-ˈprüv\
dis·ap·proveddis·ap·prov·ing
Definition of DISAPPROVE for Kids
: to dislike or be against someone or something <Mom disapproved of the TV show.>
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