disapproves
Looks down upon
Disapproves is the third-person singular of disapprove—to regard something as wrong or unsuitable.
Someone who disapproves holds a negative judgment: She disapproves of his lifestyle choices.
The word often implies moral or social criticism without direct confrontation: My mother disapproves but says nothing.
Disapproving facial expression
- scowlAngry facial expression
- glareFierce stare or brightness
- grimaceTwisted expression of displeasure
- dislikeMild negative regard
distaste · disfavor · discontent · dissatisfaction · disappointment · dismay · aversion · antipathy
Declare wrong or guilty
- denouncePublicly declare wrongdoing
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
reproach · admonish · chide · scold · berate · castigate · lambaste · upbraid
Dismiss as unsuitable
rebuff · deny · spurn · dismiss · turn down · thumbs-down · withhold · snub
Hostile dismissive feeling
- contemptDisdainful disregard
- disdainScornful disregard
- sneerScornful expression
- look down onRegard with contempt
belittle · disparage · condescend · patronize · scoff · deride · dismiss · haughty
Act against something
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- dissentDisagreement with authority
- objectTangible entity or aim
- challengeTest of ability
dispute · contest · disagree · demur · remonstrate · take exception · resist · contradict
frown
Disapproving facial expression
dislike · distaste · disfavor · discontent · dissatisfaction · disappointment · dismay · aversion · antipathy · displeased
condemn
Declare wrong or guilty
- denouncePublicly declare wrongdoing
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
reprimand · reproach · admonish · chide · scold · berate · castigate · lambaste · upbraid · chastise
reject
Dismiss as unsuitable
nix · rebuff · deny · spurn · dismiss · turn down · thumbs-down · withhold · snub · block
scorn
Hostile dismissive feeling
look down on · belittle · disparage · condescend · patronize · scoff · deride · dismiss · haughty · supercilious
oppose
Act against something
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- dissentDisagreement with authority
- objectTangible entity or aim
challenge · dispute · contest · disagree · demur · remonstrate · take exception · resist · contradict · naysay
- disapproving lookFacial expression showing displeasure
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