disapprove

/'disə'pru:v/

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Word: Disapprove

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To think that something is wrong or unacceptable. When you disapprove of something, you do not agree with it or you believe it is bad.

Usage Instructions: You can use "disapprove" when you want to express that you do not agree with someone's actions, decisions, or ideas. It often implies that you think those actions or decisions are not right or suitable.

Example Sentence: "I disapprove of the way he treats his friends."

Advanced Usage:

In more formal contexts, "disapprove" can be used to express a strong objection to something, often in legal, academic, or professional settings.

Word Variants:

1. Disapproval (noun) - The feeling of not agreeing with something.

   • Example: "Her disapproval was clear when she frowned at the decision."

2. Disapproving (adjective) - Showing that you do not approve.

   • Example: "He gave her a disapproving look when she arrived late."

Different Meaning:

"Disapprove" is primarily used to express disagreement or a negative judgment about actions or ideas, but it can also refer to an official rejection, such as in the context of proposals or applications.

Synonyms:

• Condemn
• Reject
• Oppose
• Criticize
• Disagree with

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no specific idioms directly related to "disapprove," you might use phrases like: - "Look down on" – To disapprove of someone or something because you think it is inferior. - Example: "She looks down on people who don’t have a college education."

Summary:

"Disapprove" is a verb used to express disagreement with something, often indicating that you think it is wrong or inappropriate.

Academic

Verb

1. deem wrong or inappropriate
   • I disapprove of her child rearing methods
2. consider bad or wrong

Synonyms

• reject