Disapprove (Verb)
Meaning 1
Deem wrong or inappropriate; "I disapprove of her child rearing methods".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The teacher disapproves of the student's behavior in class.
- Many people disapproved of the government's decision to raise taxes suddenly.
- The principal disapproves of smartphones being used during school hours.
- Parents often disapprove of their children spending too much time on social media.
- She disapproves of her friend's decision to drop out of college.
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Meaning 2
Consider bad or wrong.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- Her parents disapprove of her decision to drop out of college and pursue a career in music.
- The board of directors will disapprove any proposals that do not align with the company's mission and values.
- Many people disapprove of the way the government has been handling the economic crisis.
- She disapproves of her sister's reckless spending habits and often tries to offer advice.
- The community disapproves of the plan to build a new highway through the nature reserve.