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DISAPPROVAL Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word disapproval. (exact relations)
There are 26 hypernyms of the word disapproval. (close relations)
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disapprobation
nounn
noun

• an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

animadversion
nounn
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

blame
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

• a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

adjective satellite

• expletives used informally as intensifiers

verb

• put or pin the blame on

• harass with constant criticism

• attribute responsibility to

censure
verb, nounv, n
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

condemnation
nounn
noun

• an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

• (law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building)

• an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group

• the condition of being strongly disapproved of

• (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed

criticism
nounn
noun

• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

• a serious examination and judgment of something

• a written evaluation of a work of literature

denunciation
nounn
noun

• a public act of denouncing

deprecation
nounn
noun

• a prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster

• the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself)

dissatisfaction
nounn
noun

• the feeling of being displeased and discontent

faultfinding
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• persistent petty and unjustified criticism

adjective satellite

• tending to make moral judgments or judgments based on personal opinions

• tending to find and call attention to faults

objection
nounn
noun

• the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

• the speech act of objecting

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

• (law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality

opprobrium
nounn
noun

• state of disgrace resulting from public abuse

• a state of extreme dishonor

rebuke
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

reprimand
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

reproach
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

reproval
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

vituperation
nounn
noun

• abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

dislikes
nounn
noun

• an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

• a feeling of aversion or antipathy

verb

• have or feel a dislike or distaste for

disfavor
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of being out of favor

• an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

verb

• put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm

disfavour
nounn
noun

• the state of being out of favor

• an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

verb

• put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm

Best Hypernyms For DISAPPROVAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for disapproval, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (25)
judgement animadversion assessment blame censure condemnation content criticism denunciation disapprobation dislike disposition dissatisfaction inclination judgment message objection opposition protest rebuke remonstration reproach reproof substance tendency
Phrases (1)
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Alternatives for DISAPPROBATION

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