<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>disapproved</li><li>disapproving</li></ul><p><strong>Definition</strong></p><ul><li>to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.</li><li>to withhold approval from; decline to sanction: The Senate disapproved the nominations.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>criticize</li><li>decry</li><li>deplore</li></ul><p><strong>Antonyms</strong></p><ul><li>praise</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>disapproved</li><li>disapproving</li></ul><p><strong>Definition</strong></p><ul><li>to have an unfavorable opinion; express disapproval (usually followed by of).</li></ul>