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disapproving |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Disapprove \Dis`ap*prove\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disapproved}; p. pr & vb n. {Disapproving}.] [Pref. dis- + approve: cf F. d['e]approuver. Cf {Disapprobation}.] 1. To pass unfavorable judgment upon to condemn by an act of the judgment; to regard as wrong unsuitable, or inexpedient; to censure; as to disapprove the conduct of others 2. To refuse official approbation to to disallow; to decline to sanction; as the sentence of the court-martial was disapproved by the commander in chief. Note: This verb is often followed by of as to disapprove of an opinion, of such conduct. See {Approve}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: disapproving adj : expressing or manifesting disapproval
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