— disapprover , n. — disapprovingly , adv.
/dis'euh proohv"/ , v. , disapproved, disapproving .
v.t.
1. to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
2. to withhold approval from; decline to sanction: The Senate disapproved the nominations.
v.i.
3. to have an unfavorable opinion; express disapproval (usually fol. by of ).
[ 1475-85; DIS- 1 + APPROVE ]
Syn. 1. deplore, decry, criticize.
Ant. 1. praise.