verb
1.
to feel or express an objection
disapprove of his actions
Synonyms: deprecate, discommend, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, frown, object
Related Word: blame, censure, condemn, criticize, denounce, reprehend, reprobate; decry, depreciate, detract, disparage, dispraise; expostulate, remonstrate
Idioms: look askance at, make a wry face at, not go for, take a dim view of, take exception to
Contrasted words: applaud, commend, compliment, recommend; accredit, certify, endorse, sanction; approbate, countenance, favor
Antonyms: approve
2.
Synonyms: decline 4, dismiss, refuse, reject, reprobate, repudiate, spurn, turn down