v.
Pronunciation: - ' prüv
Function: transitive verb
Date: 1614
1 : to pass unfavorable judgment on
2 : to refuse approval to : REJECT
intransitive verb : to feel or express disapproval
– dis · ap · prov · er noun
– dis · ap · prov · ing · ly \ - ' prü-vi ŋ -l ē \ adverb