disapprobation

Noun

Meaning

The act of disapproving; mental condemnation of what is judged wrong, unsuitable, or inexpedient; feeling of censure.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

condemnation loathing detestation opposition criticism rejection disagreement hate blame hostility hatred contempt dislike dissent objection
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Antonyms

approbation support agreement answer favor approval
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Hypernyms

disapproval

Hyponyms

censure animadversion demonization demonisation

Related terms

disapproval disapprove

Phrases with the word

both words imply disapprobation express disapprobation

Examples

his uncompromising condemnation of racism Source: Internet

If Oscar did not actively assist the Opposition on this occasion, his disapprobation of his father's despotic behaviour was notorious, though he avoided an actual rupture. Source: Internet

Stanford admired some of Wagner's works, and had in his earlier years been influenced by him, Rodmell, p. 49 but Holst's sub-Wagnerian compositions met with his disapprobation: "It won't do, me boy; it won't do". Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

disappointment disappoynt disappreciate disapprobative disapprobatory disappropriate