DISAPPROBATION

disapprobation, condemnation

(noun) an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable; “his uncompromising condemnation of racism”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

disapprobation (countable and uncountable, plural disapprobations)

An act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds.

Antonyms

• approbation

Source: Wiktionary


Dis*ap`pro*ba"tion, n. Etym: [Pref. dis- + approbation: cf. F. désapprobation. Cf. Disapprove.]

Definition: The act of disapproving; mental condemnation of what is judged wrong, unsuitable, or inexpedient; feeling of censure. We have ever expressed the most unqualified disapprobation of all the steps. Burke.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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