disapprobations
Expressions of disapproval
Disapprobations is the plural of disapprobation, a formal word for expressions of strong disapproval or condemnation.
The term carries moral weight—disapprobation suggests not just dislike but judgment that something is wrong: The committee's disapprobations of his conduct were entered into the record.
The word appears mainly in formal or literary contexts.
Banishment from a group
- shunningDeliberately avoiding someone
- exclusionBeing barred from participation
- snubbingPointedly ignoring someone
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
disdain · scorn · contempt · disgrace · dishonor · stigma · opprobrium · ignominy
Formal expressions of strong disapproval
- censuresFormally expresses strong disapproval
- reproachesCritical words of blame
- rebukesCriticizes sharply for wrongdoing
- denunciationsFormal accusations or criticisms
admonishments · castigations · reprimands · strictures · upbraidings · chastisements · criticisms · blame
Punitive international restrictions
- penaltiesPunishments for infractions
- disciplinary actionsPenalties for policy violations
- reprimandsFormal expressions of disapproval
- admonitionsCautionary reprimands
warnings · citations · rebukes · notices · demerits · write-ups · grievances · votes of no confidence
Formal expressions of strong disapproval
- anathemasFormally denounced abominations
- excommunicationsExpulsions from religious membership
- interdictsFormally forbids or blocks
- denunciationsFormal accusations or criticisms
proscriptions · shunning · censures · admonitions · pronouncements · fatwas · edicts · bans
ostracism
Banishment from a group
- shunningDeliberately avoiding someone
- exclusionBeing barred from participation
- snubbingPointedly ignoring someone
rejection · disdain · scorn · contempt · disgrace · dishonor · stigma · opprobrium · ignominy · disrepute
condemnations
Formal expressions of strong disapproval
- censuresFormally expresses strong disapproval
- reproachesCritical words of blame
- rebukesCriticizes sharply for wrongdoing
denunciations · admonishments · castigations · reprimands · strictures · upbraidings · chastisements · criticisms · blame · faultfinding
sanctions
Punitive international restrictions
- penaltiesPunishments for infractions
- disciplinary actionsPenalties for policy violations
- reprimandsFormal expressions of disapproval
admonitions · warnings · citations · rebukes · notices · demerits · write-ups · grievances · votes of no confidence · resolutions
condemnations
Formal expressions of strong disapproval
- anathemasFormally denounced abominations
- excommunicationsExpulsions from religious membership
- interdictsFormally forbids or blocks
denunciations · proscriptions · shunning · censures · admonitions · pronouncements · fatwas · edicts · bans · warnings
disapprobationsapprobations
Formal praise or sanction
approvals · approbation · endorsements · commendations · praise
disapprobationssanctions
Punitive international restrictions
ratifications · authorizations · blessings · certifications · validations