disapproval

dis·ap·prov·al

noun \ˌdis-ə-ˈprü-vəl\

Definition of DISAPPROVAL

: disapprobation, censure

Examples of DISAPPROVAL

1. I could sense her disapproval.
2. They made their disapproval of our behavior very clear.

First Known Use of DISAPPROVAL

1662

Related to DISAPPROVAL

Synonyms: deprecation, disapprobation, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, dislike, displeasure

Antonyms: approbation, approval, favor

Related Words: disrelish, distaste; rejection, thumbs-down; blame, censure, condemnation, criticism, denunciation, dispraise, opprobrium, reprehension, reproach, reprobation; antagonism, antipathy, hostility; belittlement, disparagement, objection, opposition

Near Antonyms: acclaim, commendation, praise; endorsement (also indorsement), sanction, thumbs-up; empathy, sympathy

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Rhymes with DISAPPROVAL

on approval