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- [dis-ap-ruh-bey-shuh n]
- /ˌdɪs æp rəˈbeɪ ʃən/
- /ˌdɪsˌæp.rəˈbeɪ.ʃən/
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- [dis-ap-ruh-bey-shuh n]
- /ˌdɪs æp rəˈbeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of disapprobation word
- noun disapprobation disapproval; condemnation. 1
- noun disapprobation Strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds. 1
- noun disapprobation moral or social disapproval 0
- abbreviation DISAPPROBATION disapproval 0
- noun disapprobation An act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds. 0
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Origin of disapprobation
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; dis-1 + approbation
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Parts of speech for Disapprobation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disapprobation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disapprobation
noun disapprobation
- objection — a reason or argument offered in disagreement, opposition, refusal, or disapproval.
- condemnation — Condemnation is the act of saying that something or someone is very bad and unacceptable.
- censure — If you censure someone for something that they have done, you tell them that you strongly disapprove of it.
- boycott — If a country, group, or person boycotts a country, organization, or activity, they refuse to be involved with it in any way because they disapprove of it.
- disfavor — unfavorable regard; displeasure; disesteem; dislike: The prime minister incurred the king's disfavor.
Antonyms for disapprobation
noun disapprobation
- approval — If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
- approbation — Approbation is approval of something or agreement to it.
Top questions with disapprobation
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