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Synonyms for disapproval


Grammar : Noun
Spell : dis-uh-proo-vuhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɪs əˈpru vəl

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Définition of disapproval

Origin :
  • 1660s; see disapprove + -al (2).
  • noun condemnation
Example sentences :
  • She looked at K. defiantly, but there was no disapproval in his eyes.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • She went out of the room with disapproval in every line of her back.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • But the shack filled with his disapproval of her reluctance to free him from his promise.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • He looked with interest and curiosity and some disapproval at the couple.
  • Extract from : « A Singer from the Sea » by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr
  • That surely would have been sufficient indication of their disapproval.
  • Extract from : « Cleo The Magnificent » by Louis Zangwill
  • The gesture of disapproval which escaped me gave his Majesty pain.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of Madame de Montespan, Complete » by Madame La Marquise De Montespan
  • But it does not scruple to mark its disapproval by passively hindering him at every turn.
  • Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini
  • He nodded that he understood my order, and scowled his disapproval of my comment on his wit.
  • Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini
  • But Gilles shook his head, and his companion grunted an echo of his disapproval.
  • Extract from : « The Trampling of the Lilies » by Rafael Sabatini
  • “More, double that,” he said thoughtfully, and the eyes of Tula met his in disapproval.
  • Extract from : « The Treasure Trail » by Marah Ellis Ryan

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