DISAPPROVE, verb transitive 1. To dislike; to condemn in opinion or judgment; to censure as wrong. We often disapprove the conduct of others, or public measures, whether we express an opinion or not. It is often followed by of; as, to disapprove of behavior. But modern usage inclines to omit of. 2. To manifest dislike or disapprobation; to reject, as disliked, what is proposed for sanction. The sentence of the court-marital was disapproved by the commander in chief.
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