DISAPPROVE

disapprove

(verb) consider bad or wrong

disapprove, reject

(verb) deem wrong or inappropriate; “I disapprove of her child rearing methods”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

---

Etymology

Verb

disapprove (third-person singular simple present disapproves, present participle disapproving, simple past and past participle disapproved)

(intransitive) To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.

(transitive) To refuse to approve; reject.

To have or express an unfavorable opinion.

Antonyms

• approve

Source: Wiktionary

---

Dis`ap*prove, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disapproved; p. pr. & vb. n. Disapproving.] Etym: [Pref. dis- + approve: cf. F. déapprouver. Cf. Disapprobation.]

1. To pass unfavorable judgment upon; to condemn by an act of the judgment; to regard as wrong, unsuitable, or inexpedient; to censure; as, to disapprove the conduct of others.

2. To refuse official approbation to; to disallow; to decline to sanction; as, the sentence of the court-martial was disapproved by the commander in chief.

Note: This verb is often followed by of; as, to disapprove of an opinion, of such conduct. See Approve.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

---

Do you know this game?

Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins