DISAPPROVAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DISAPPROVAL?

Need another word that means the same as “disapproval”? Find 4 synonyms and 30 related words for “disapproval” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Disapproval” are: disfavor, disfavour, dislike, disapprobation

Disapproval as a Noun

Definitions of "Disapproval" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “disapproval” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing.
• An inclination to withhold approval from some person or group.
• The act of disapproving or condemning.
• The expression of disapproval.
• Possession or expression of an unfavourable opinion.

Synonyms of "Disapproval" as a noun (4 Words)

disapprobation	Strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds. She braved her mother s disapprobation and slipped out to enjoy herself.
disfavor	The state of being out of favor. He is in disfavor with the king.
disfavour	Disapproval or dislike. Coal fell into disfavour because steam engines are noisy and polluting.
dislike	A feeling of aversion or antipathy. I know all his likes and dislikes.

Usage Examples of "Disapproval" as a noun

• Jill replied with a hint of disapproval in her voice.

Associations of "Disapproval" (30 Words)

antisocial	Relating to or having an antisocial personality disorder. An antisocial deed.
condemnation	A final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed. He deserved nothing but condemnation.
controvert	Prove to be false or incorrect. The views in the article have been controverted.
criticize	Find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws. The paper criticized the new movie.
curse	Invoke or use a curse against. At every blow there was a curse.
denounce	Inform against. He denounced the Nazis.
detestation	A detested person or thing. He is the detestation of the neighbourhood.
disaffected	Discontented as toward authority. A military plot by disaffected elements in the army.
disapprobation	An expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable. She braved her mother s disapprobation and slipped out to enjoy herself.
disapprove	Officially refuse to agree to. Bob strongly disapproved of drinking and driving.
disfavor	The state of being out of favor. He is in disfavor with the king.
dislike	Have or feel a dislike or distaste for. They had taken a dislike to each other.
displeasure	A feeling of annoyance or disapproval. Not for worlds would I do aught that might displeasure thee.
dissatisfy	Fail to satisfy. What is it about these words that dissatisfies you?
execration	An appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group.
grievance	A resentment strong enough to justify retaliation. A website which enabled staff to air their grievances.
objection	The speech act of objecting. They have raised no objections to the latest plans.
odium	Hate coupled with disgust. He incurred widespread odium for military failures and government corruption.
oppose	Be resistant to. A workers movement opposed the regime.
protest	Write or obtain a protest in regard to a bill. Two senior scientists resigned in protest.
rebuff	A deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval. I asked her to be my wife and was rebuffed in no uncertain terms.
rebut	Prove to be false or incorrect. He had to rebut charges of acting for the convenience of his political friends.
refute	Deny or contradict (a statement or accusation. A spokesman totally refuted the allegation of bias.
reject	The person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality. An application to hold a pop concert at the club was rejected.
rejection	The dismissing or refusing of a proposal, idea, etc. His proposals were met with rejection.
remonstrance	The act of expressing earnest opposition or protest. Angry remonstrances in the Commons.
renunciation	Express or tacit abandonment of a right or position, usually without assignment to another person. The life of the Spirit required renunciation of marriage.
resist	Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something. The exposed areas of resist will soften.
spurn	An act of spurning. She spurned his advances.
unsocial	Not seeking the company of others. The unsocial behaviour of young teenagers.