Synonyms for disapproval
ˌdɪs əˈpru vəldis·ap·proval

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1. disapprovalnoun

   Synonyms:
   disapprobation

   Antonyms:
   approval

2. disapprovalnoun

   The act of disapproving, an expression of condemnation.

   Synonyms:
   disapprobation

   Antonyms:
   approval

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1. disapproval

   Blame, censure, and disapproval may either be felt or uttered; comment, criticism, rebuke, reflection, reprehension, and reproof are always expressed. The same is true of admonition and animadversion. Comment and criticism may be favorable as well as censorious; they imply no superiority or authority on the part of him who utters them; nor do reflection or reprehension, which are simply turning the mind back upon what is disapproved. Reprehension is supposed to be calm and just, and with good intent; it is therefore a serious matter, however mild, and is capable of great force, as expressed in the phrase severe reprehension. Reflection is often from mere ill feeling, and is likely to be more personal and less impartial than reprehension; we often speak of unkind or unjust reflections. Rebuke, literally a stopping of the mouth, is administered to a forward or hasty person; reproof is administered to one intentionally or deliberately wrong; both words imply authority in the reprover, and direct expression of disapproval to the face of the person rebuked or reproved. Reprimand is official censure formally administered by a superior to one under his command. Animadversion is censure of a high, authoritative, and somewhat formal kind. Rebuke may be given at the outset, or in the midst of an action; animadversion, reflection, reprehension, reproof, always follow the act; admonition is anticipatory, and meant to be preventive. Check is allied to rebuke, and given before or during action; chiding is nearer to reproof, but with more of personal bitterness and less of authority. Compare CONDEMN; REPROVE.

   Synonyms:
   admonition, animadversion, blame, censure, check, chiding, comment, condemnation, criticism, denunciation, objurgation, rebuke, reflection, reprehension, reprimand, reproach, reproof, reproval, upbraiding

   Antonyms:
   applause, approbation, approval, commendation, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, praise

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1. disapprovalnoun

   a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

   Synonyms:
   disfavour, dislike, disfavor

   Antonyms:
   approval, blessing, commendation, approving

2. disapprovalnoun

   the expression of disapproval

   Synonyms:
   disfavour, dislike, disfavor

   Antonyms:
   approving, approval, commendation, blessing

3. disfavor, disfavour, dislike, disapprovalnoun

   an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

   Synonyms:
   disfavour, dislike, disfavor

   Antonyms:
   blessing, approval, commendation, approving

4. disapprovalnoun

   the act of disapproving or condemning

   Synonyms:
   disfavour, dislike, disfavor

   Antonyms:
   blessing, approval, commendation, approving

Matched Categories

1. • Dislike
   • Inclination
   • Judgment
   • Message

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1. disapprovalnoun

   Synonyms:
   disapprobation

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1. disapprovalnoun

   Synonyms:
   disapprobation, dislike, disfavor

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1. List of paraphrases for "disapproval":

   displeasure, disagreement, censure, dissent, discontent, dissatisfaction, condemnation, rejection

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How to use disapproval in a sentence?

1. Holly Huffnagle:

   Holocaust distortion is an attack on Jewish identity and memory, and Lara Logan should apologize immediately, we also call on Lara Logan employer Fox to voice their disapproval of her statements. Their silence has been deafening.

2. Tristain Shury:

   Someone's disapproval of a dream that you are passionate about, should not stop you from pursuing it.

3. Robert F. Kennedy:

   Few men are willing to brave the disapproval of their fellows, the censure of their colleagues, the wrath of their society. Moral courage is a rarer commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence. Yet it is the one essential, vital quality for those who seek to change a world which yields most painfully to change.

4. Ken Owen:

   Once in five years we get a chance to voice our disapproval, a futile exercise.

5. Hamadou Saley:

   We can protest peacefully to show our disapproval but things can only degenerate if authorities unjustly employ brutal force.