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

Need another word that means the same as “disapprove”? Find 26 synonyms and 30 related words for “disapprove” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Disapprove” are: reject, express a poor opinion of, have a poor opinion of, dislike, be against, object to, find unacceptable, think wrong, take exception to, not believe in, not support, frown on, take a dim view of, look askance at, reproving, full of reproof, refuse, turn down, veto, disallow, set aside, throw out, dismiss, say ‘no’ to, rule against, rule out

Disapprove as a Verb

Definitions of "Disapprove" as a verb

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

• Have or express an unfavourable opinion.
• Deem wrong or inappropriate.
• Officially refuse to agree to.
• Consider bad or wrong.

Synonyms of "Disapprove" as a verb (26 Words)

be against	Be priced at.
disallow	Refuse to declare valid. He was offside and the goal was disallowed.
dislike	Have or feel a dislike or distaste for. I really dislike this salesman.
dismiss	(of a group assembled under someone’s authority) disperse. It would be easy to dismiss him as all brawn and no brain.
express a poor opinion of	Obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action.
find unacceptable	Get or find back; recover the use of.
frown on	Look angry or sullen, wrinkle one’s forehead, as if to signal disapproval.
full of reproof	Increase in phase.
have a poor opinion of	Undergo (as of injuries and illnesses.
look askance at	Search or seek.
not believe in	Be confident about something.
not support	Be a regular customer or client of.
object to	Express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent.
refuse	Refuse to let have. He s so conceited he d never believe anyone would refuse him.
reject	Reject with contempt. Union negotiators rejected a 1 5 per cent pay award.
reproving	Take to task.
rule against	Mark or draw with a ruler.
rule out	Exercise authority over; as of nations.
say ‘no’ to	Recite or repeat a fixed text.
set aside	Adapt for performance in a different way.
take a dim view of	Require as useful, just, or proper.
take exception to	Pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives.
think wrong	Be capable of conscious thought.
throw out	To put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly.
turn down	Pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become.
veto	Exercise a veto against a decision or proposal. The president vetoed the bill.

Usage Examples of "Disapprove" as a verb

• I disapprove of her child rearing methods.
• A company may take power to disapprove the transfer of shares.
• Bob strongly disapproved of drinking and driving.

Associations of "Disapprove" (30 Words)

abhorrence	A feeling of revulsion; disgusted loathing. The thought of marrying him filled her with abhorrence.
abhorrent	Offensive to the mind. Racism was abhorrent to us all.
abominate	Detest; loathe. They abominated the very idea of monarchy.
anathema	A formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication. He is an anathema to me.
antisocial	Relating to or having an antisocial personality disorder. An antisocial deed.
aversion	The act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away. They made plain their aversion to the use of force.
condemnation	The action of condemning someone to a punishment; sentencing. He deserved nothing but condemnation.
curse	Invoke or use a curse against. At every blow there was a curse.
detestation	Intense dislike. Wordsworth s detestation of aristocracy.
disaffected	Dissatisfied, especially with people in authority or a system of control. A military plot by disaffected elements in the army.
disapprobation	Strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds. She braved her mother s disapprobation and slipped out to enjoy herself.
disapproval	The expression of disapproval. Jill replied with a hint of disapproval in her voice.
discontent	Dissatisfaction with one’s circumstances; lack of contentment. Was discontented with his position.
disfavor	Put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm. He is in disfavor with the king.
dislike	Have or feel a dislike or distaste for. He made no secret of his dislike of the police.
displeasure	Annoy; displease. Not for worlds would I do aught that might displeasure thee.
dissatisfy	Fail to satisfy (someone. 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	An allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice. Three pilots have filed grievances against the company.
halfhearted	Feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm. A halfhearted effort.
hate	An intensely disliked person or thing. Feelings of hate and revenge.
hatred	Intense dislike; hate. Racial hatred.
loathing	A feeling of intense dislike or disgust; hatred. The thought filled him with loathing.
odium	Hate coupled with disgust. He incurred widespread odium for military failures and government corruption.
oppose	Act against or in opposition to. A majority of the electorate opposed EC membership.
reject	The person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality. Some of the team s rejects have gone on to prove themselves in championships.
repugnant	In conflict or incompatible with. Morally repugnant customs.
repulse	Force or drive back. Audiences were repulsed by the film s brutality.
unhappy	Generalized feeling of distress. Had an unhappy time at school.
unsatisfied	Not satisfied. The compromise left all sides unsatisfied.