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APPROVING Antonyms

There are 16 antonyms of the word approving. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For APPROVING

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condemning
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• containing or imposing condemnation or censure

disapproving
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• expressing or manifesting disapproval

opposing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by active hostility

reproving
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

censuring
verbv
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

criticizing
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

denouncing
verbv
verb

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

denying
verbv
verb

• declare untrue; contradict

• refuse to accept or believe

• refuse to grant, as of a petition or request

• refuse to let have

• deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure

• deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit

• refuse to recognize or acknowledge

discrediting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the state of being held in low esteem

verb

• cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

• damage the reputation of

• reject as false; refuse to accept

rebuffing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

• an instance of driving away or warding off

verb

• reject outright and bluntly

• force or drive back

rebuking
verbv
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

refuting
verbv
verb

• overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

• prove to be false or incorrect

rejecting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality

verb

• not accept something given or offered

• not accept as true

• deem wrong or inappropriate

• reject with contempt

• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

• refuse entrance or membership

• dismiss from consideration or a contest

reprimanding
adjectiveadj
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

repudiating
verbv
verb

• cast off

• refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid

• refuse to recognize or pay

• reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust

disapprove
verbv
verb

• consider bad or wrong

• deem wrong or inappropriate

Alternatives for CONDEMNING

Alternatives for DISAPPROVING

Alternatives for OPPOSING

Alternatives for REPROVING

Alternatives for CENSURING

Alternatives for CRITICIZING

Alternatives for DENOUNCING

Alternatives for DENYING

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