disapprove

//ˌdɪs.əˈpruːv//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
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Verb

disapproveInfinitive
disapprovePresent tense
disapprovedPast tense
disapprovedPast participle
disapprovingPresent participle
disapprovesThird-person singular
1

To have or express an unfavorable opinion about something or someone; to consider something wrong or unacceptable.

My parents disapprove of my decision to quit my job.

2

To officially refuse to sanction or accept something.

The committee disapproved the proposal due to budget concerns.