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disapproval [ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl] n
the act or a state or feeling of disapproving; censure; condemnation ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
disapproval noun displeasure, criticism, objection, condemnation, dissatisfaction, censure, reproach, denunciation, deprecation, disapprobation, stick (slang) His action had been greeted with almost universal disapproval. Translations disapproval [ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl] N → desaprobación f she pursed her lips in disapproval → frunció los labios en un gesto de desaprobación disapproval [ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl] n (of person, behaviour, plan, decision) → désapprobation f a chorus of disapproval → une très forte désapprobation to meet with disapproval → être désapprouvé(e) disapproval How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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You will not take it amiss if I express my strong disapproval of your allowing yourself, on any pretense whatever, to be mixed up for the future with your sister's proceedings. With her sensitive nature all disapproval had weight, even the disapproval of those for whose opinions she had scant respect. Then, without premeditation, we may express our disapproval of such a turn by getting up from our seats and leaving the theatre for a promenade and a breath of fresh air outside, coming back, when the turn is over, to enjoy the rest of the programme. |
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