disapprove

Meanings

• Verb

  Expressing or showing disagreement, dislike, or condemnation

  - "He disapproved of her decision."
  - "The committee disapproved the new policy."

• Verb

  Refuse to approve or sanction

  - "The bank refused to disapprove the loan."
  - "The board disapproved the project."

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Antonyms

approve

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disapprove
approve , grieve , believe , achieve

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Variants

List of all variants of disapprove that leads to same result
disapprove , disapproved , disapprover , disapprovers , disapproves , disapproving , disapprovingly

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Etymology

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Originated from Old French desapprover, meaning 'to disagree' or 'to disagree in opinion'. It is composed of de- 'oppose' and approver 'to please'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'disapprove' contains the word 'approve' with a negative prefix.

2. Disapproval is a common emotion experienced in romantic relationships, with studies suggesting that it can be a predictor of relationship dissatisfaction.

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Related Concepts

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1. Approval: The act of expressing or giving consent or agreement.

2. Criticism: The expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.

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Culture

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Disapproval is a common human emotion and can be expressed in various ways such as through body language, tone of voice, or words. It can be a powerful tool for change, as it can lead to constructive criticism and improvement. In literature, disapproval is often used to convey conflict or tension between characters.

How to Memorize "disapprove"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person shaking their head and expressing a displeased look or tone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of disagreement or dislike.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that disapprove starts with dis, which can remind you of dislike.

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