| Pronunciation: | | `disapru'beyshun
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[n] an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable; "his uncompromising condemnation of racism" |
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DISAPPROBATION is a 14 letter word that starts with D. |
| | Synonyms: | | condemnation |
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| | Antonyms: | | approbation |
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| | See Also: | | animadversion, censure, demonisation, demonization, disapproval |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Dis*ap`pro*ba"tion\, n. [Pref. dis- +
approbation: cf. F. d['e]sapprobation. Cf. {Disapprove}.]
The act of disapproving; mental condemnation of what is
judged wrong, unsuitable, or inexpedient; feeling of censure.
We have ever expressed the most unqualified
disapprobation of all the steps. --Burke.
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