disapprove Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb consider bad or wrong
  2. verb deem wrong or inappropriate
    reject.
    • I disapprove of her child rearing methods

WordNet

Dis`ap*prove transitive verb
Etymology
Pref. dis- + approve: cf. F. déapprouver. Cf. Disapprobation.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Disapproved ; present participle & verbal noun Disapproving
Definitions
  1. To pass unfavorable judgment upon; to condemn by an act of the judgment; to regard as wrong, unsuitable, or inexpedient; to censure; as, to disapprove the conduct of others.
  2. To refuse official approbation to; to disallow; to decline to sanction; as, the sentence of the court-martial was disapproved by the commander in chief. ✍ This verb is often followed by of; as, to disapprove of an opinion, of such conduct. See Approve.

Webster 1913