disapproval
11disapproval — n. 1) to express (one s) disapproval 2) strong disapproval * * * [ˌdɪsə pruːv(ə)l] strong disapproval to express (one s) disapproval …
12disapproval — [[t]dɪ̱səpru͟ːv(ə)l[/t]] N UNCOUNT: oft N of n If you feel or show disapproval of something or someone, you feel or show that you do not approve of them. His action had been greeted with almost universal disapproval. ...a society that registered… …
13disapproval — /dis euh prooh veuhl/, n. the act or state of disapproving; a condemnatory feeling, look, or utterance; censure: stern disapproval. [1655 65; DIS 1 + APPROVAL] Syn. disapprobation, dislike, condemnation. * * * …
14disapproval — noun their strong disapproval of the law Syn: disapprobation, objection, dislike; dissatisfaction, disfavor, displeasure, distaste; criticism, censure, condemnation, denunciation, deprecation; informal thumbs down …
15disapproval — [ˌdɪsəˈpruːv(ə)l] noun [U] a feeling of not approving of someone or something He made no secret of his disapproval of the way the affair was handled.[/ex] …
16disapproval — disapprove ► VERB ▪ have or express an unfavourable opinion. DERIVATIVES disapproval noun disapproving adjective …
17disapproval — noun 1. a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing (Freq. 6) • Ant: ↑approval • Derivationally related forms: ↑disapprove • Hypernyms: ↑dislike 2. the expression of disapproval …
18Disapproval voting — is any voting system that allows many voters to express formal disapproval simultaneously, in a system where they all share some power. Unlike most voting systems, it requires that only negative measures or choices be presented to the voter or… …
19disapproval — noun Date: 1662 disapprobation, censure …
20disapproval — noun The act of disapproving, an expression of condemnation. Syn: disapprobation Ant: approval See Also: disapprobation, disapprove …
