Antonyms for approval
əˈpru vəlap·proval

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1. approvalnoun

   An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.

   Words of approval never seem to come from him.

   Synonyms:
   commendation

2. approvalnoun

   Synonyms:
   approbation, sanction

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1. approval

   Praise is the hearty approval of an individual, or of a number or multitude considered individually, and is expressed by spoken or written words; applause, the spontaneous outburst of many at once. Applause is expressed in any way, by stamping of feet, clapping of hands, waving of handkerchiefs, etc., as well as by the voice; acclamation is the spontaneous and hearty approval of many at once, and strictly by the voice alone. Thus one is chosen moderator by acclamation when he receives a unanimous viva voce vote; we could not say he was nominated by applause. Acclaim is the more poetic term for acclamation, commonly understood in a loftier sense; as, a nation's acclaim. Plaudit is a shout of applause, and is commonly used in the plural; as, the plaudits of a throng. Applause is also used in the general sense of praise. Approbation is a milder and more qualified word than praise; while praise is always uttered, approbation may be silent. "Approbation speaks of the thing or action.... Praise is always personal." A. W. and J. C. Hare Guesses at Truth first series, p. 549. [Macmillan & Co. '66.] Acceptance refers to an object or action; approbation may refer to character or natural traits. Approval always supposes a testing or careful examination, and frequently implies official sanction; approbation may be upon a general view. The industry and intelligence of a clerk win his employer's approbation; his decision in a special instance receives his approval. Praise is always understood as genuine and sincere, unless the contrary is expressly stated; compliment is a light form of praise that may or may not be sincere; flattery is insincere and ordinarily fulsome praise.

   Antonyms:
   abuse, animadversion, blame, censure, condemnation, contempt, denunciation, disapprobation, disapproval, disparagement, hissing, ignominy, obloquy, reproach, reproof, repudiation, scorn, slander, vilification, vituperation

   Synonyms:
   acclaim, acclamation, adulation, applause, approbation, cheering, cheers, compliment, encomium, eulogy, flattery, laudation, panegyric, plaudit, praise, sycophancy

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1. blessing, approval, approvingnoun

   the formal act of approving

   "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"

   Antonyms:
   disapproval

   Synonyms:
   approving, thanksgiving, commendation, benediction, blessing, favourable reception, favorable reception, grace, boon

2. approvalnoun

   a feeling of liking something or someone good

   "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"

   Antonyms:
   disapproval

   Synonyms:
   favourable reception, approving, favorable reception, commendation, blessing

3. approval, favorable reception, favourable receptionnoun

   acceptance as satisfactory

   "he bought it on approval"

   Antonyms:
   disapproval

   Synonyms:
   favourable reception, approving, favorable reception, commendation, blessing

4. approval, commendationnoun

   a message expressing a favorable opinion

   "words of approval seldom passed his lips"

   Antonyms:
   disapproval

   Synonyms:
   favourable reception, approving, favorable reception, commendation, citation, blessing

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1. approvalnoun

   Antonyms:
   disapproval

   Synonyms:
   approbation, sanction, commendation, liking, indorsement

How to use approval in a sentence?

1. Gordana Biernat:

   EGO wants to be confirmed. It needs "company" to expand. The more you know your SELF, the less approval from others you need.

2. Stephanie Ready:

   Anybody who knows anything about Michael knows that he's in control of what he operates, people think that he doesn't have his hands on the business? Well, they're wrong about that, and there's nothing that happens within the Hornets organization that does not get his stamp of approval, so I feel very confident in knowing that he thinks it's a good idea.

3. Peter Carstensen:

   The Aon Hewitt data on its face is bad for the deal and hurts their chances of getting approval.

4. Clive Staples Lewis:

   Of all tyrannies a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.

5. Chad Gray:

   We never gave approval for that to happen.

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