disapprove

🇺🇸 /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/ 🇬🇧 /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP10000CEFR-B2
verb
R

to think that someone or something is not good or right

Many people disapprove of smoking in public places.

R

to officially say no to a plan or request

The committee can approve or disapprove the new budget proposal.

translation

v. to think that someone or something is not good or right; to officially say no to a plan or request

Word Forms

3rd Present disapproves
Past disapproved
Perfect disapproved
Progressive disapproving