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APPROBATION Antonyms

There are 6 antonyms of the word approbation. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For APPROBATION

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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

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

reproach
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

disapprobation
nounn
noun

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

Alternatives for CENSURE

Alternatives for CONDEMNATION

Alternatives for CRITICISM

Alternatives for DISAPPROVAL

Alternatives for REPROACH

Alternatives for DISAPPROBATION

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