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disapproval
noun dis·ap·prov·al \ˌdis-ə-ˈprü-vəl\
: lack of approval : the belief that someone or something is bad or wrong
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First Known Use of DISAPPROVAL
1662
Related to DISAPPROVAL
- Synonyms
- deprecation, disapprobation, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, dislike, displeasure
- Antonyms
- approbation, approval, favor
Rhymes with DISAPPROVAL
DISAPPROVAL Defined for Kids
disapproval
noun dis·ap·prov·al \ˌdi-sə-ˈprü-vəl\
Definition of DISAPPROVAL for Kids
: the feeling of not liking or agreeing with something or someone
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