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DISAPPROVALS Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word disapprovals. (exact relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word disapprovals. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for DISAPPROVALS

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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

dislike
verbv
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

animosity
nounn
noun

• a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

aversion
nounn
noun

• a feeling of intense dislike

• the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away

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

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

disappointment
nounn
noun

• a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

• an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone

disapproval
nounn
noun

• a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

• the expression of disapproval

• an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

• the act of disapproving or condemning

discontent
nounn
adjective

• showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

noun

• a longing for something better than the present situation

verb

• make dissatisfied

displeasure
nounn
noun

• the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

dissatisfaction
nounn
noun

• the feeling of being displeased and discontent

hostility
nounn
noun

• a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

• a state of deep-seated ill-will

• the feeling of a hostile person

• violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked

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

opposition
nounn
noun

• the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

• the major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected

• the relation between opposed entities

• the act of hostile groups opposing each other

• a contestant that you are matched against

• a body of people united in opposing something

• a direction opposite to another

• an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

reproach
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

reproof
nounn
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• take to task

reproval
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

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 DISAPPROVALS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for disapprovals, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (22)
assessment content dislike disposition inclination judgement judgment message substance tendency admonitions censures complaints condemnations criticisms denunciations dislikes faultfindings objections rebukes reprimands reproaches
Phrases (1)
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Alternatives for DISFAVOR

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