disapprove

Word parts

dis- + approve

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪsəˈpruːv/

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• Hyphenation: dis‧a‧pprove

Verb

Plain form disapprove

Third-person singular disapproves

Past tense disapproved

Past participle disapproved

Present participle disapproving

1. If you disapprove of something, you think it is wrong and do not approve or agree with it.

   She disapproved of his actions.