disapprove
To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with ofTo condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.
» I disapprove of what you say.
Я не одобряю того, что ты говоришь.
Я не одобряю сказанного вами.
Я не схвалюю того, що ви говорите.
Meaning
3 senses(intransitive)To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.
She disapproves of rap music because of its sometimes aggressive lyrics.
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consider bad or wrong
To have or express an unfavorable opinion.
Green washing schemes of corporations are disapproved by Greenpeace activists.
(transitive)To refuse to approve; reject.
Examples
46 sentencesI disapprove of what you say.
Я не схвалюю того, що ви говорите. — deniko
ruЯ не одобряю того, что ты говоришь. — Ooneykcall
Tom gave Mary a disapproving look.
I don't think Tom would disapprove.
Tom disapproved of Mary singing in bars.
My father disapproved of my going to the concert.
Translations
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Forms
disapproves, disapproving, disapproved, disapproved| Base form | disapprove · to disapprove |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | disapproves |
| Present participle | disapproving |
| Past simple | disapproved |
| Past participle | disapproved |
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- deem wrong or inappropriate:reject
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle