DISAPPROVING

disapproving

(adjective) expressing or manifesting disapproval

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Verb

disapproving

present participle of disapprove

Source: Wiktionary


DISAPPROVE

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



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