dis ‧ ap ‧ prove /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/ BrE AmE verb
[ Word Family: adjective : ↑ approving ≠ ↑ disapproving , ↑ approved ; verb : ↑ approve ≠ ↑ disapprove ; noun : ↑ approval ≠ ↑ disapproval ; adverb : ↑ approvingly ≠ ↑ disapprovingly ]
1 . [intransitive] to think that someone or their behaviour, ideas etc are bad or wrong OPP approve :
I knew my parents would disapprove, but I went anyway.
disapprove of
I disapprove of diets; it’s better to eat sensibly.
Her family strongly disapproved of her behaviour.
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In everyday English, people often say they don’t agree with an idea rather than disapprove of it:
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I don’t agree with capital punishment.
2 . [transitive] formal to not agree to something that has been suggested OPP approve :
The board of directors disapproved the sale.