disapprove

verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈprüv How to pronounce disapprove (audio)
Definition of disapprovenext
1
as in to reject
to be unwilling to grant the committee disapproved the proposal to allow casino gambling in the state

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2
as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to disapproved the first set of blueprints submitted by the firm

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Recent Examples of disapprove Nearly three-quarters, 74%, of adults internationally disapprove of how Trump is dealing with Iran and 77% disapprove of his handling of tariffs. — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 The poll, released June 18, showed that about 60% of Americans disapproved of how Trump has handled the economy, while 33% of Americans approved of the president's economic performance. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 June 2026 The complaint includes excerpts from a 2008 circuit court ruling and a 2020 Fourth District Court of Appeal decision that both found the association has no right to approve or disapprove sales/transfers. — Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Margo, a staunch Conservative neighbor of the couple, was disapproving of the pair’s decisions, and Keith’s performance would win her the 1977 BAFTA TV Award for best light entertainment. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for disapprove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapprove
  1. reject
  2. refuse
  3. deny
  4. decline
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  • Critics see it as another attempt to breathe life into claims that courts, investigators and election officials have repeatedly rejected — and another corrosive attempt to undermine faith in the state’s vote.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • Questioning, if not rejecting, established Christian doctrine, Ahab also comes to regard Moby Dick as the outward and visible sign, the physical embodiment of the indifference or, worse, utter malignity inherent in the universe.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of reject
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  • Hamas’ statement made no mention of disarmament, one of the key requirements under the second phase of the ceasefire deal, which the group has so far refused.
    — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • To conceal the theft from his investors, Correia refused to disclose his company’s financial records and gave false positive updates on SnoOwl’s status.
    — Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of refuse
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  • His opponent claimed that created a conflict of interest, which Weiser denied.
    — Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • The two housekeepers denied having such a conversation with Brown, noting language differences would have made such a discussion unlikely.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 July 2026
Definition of deny
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  • After years of declining sales, American Girl dolls are seeing a resurgence.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • In May, during a tense commission meeting, a majority of commissioners declined to give her a raise after her first year on the job.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
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