v. Function: verb
1 to feel or express an objection FF1C; disapprove of his actions FF1E;
Synonyms: deprecate, discommend, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, frown, object
Related Words: 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
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Synonyms: DECLINE 4, dismiss, refuse, reject, reprobate, repudiate, spurn, turn down