DISAPPROVALS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

disapprovals

noun

plural of disapproval

as in displeasures

refusal to accept as right or desirable thus far, every one of her choices for college has met with her parents' disapproval

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Recent Examples of disapprovals Its backers and architects say Proposition 45 will streamline CEQA review for certain building projects by imposing deadlines on agencies and courts to issue approvals or disapprovals. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Majority disapprovals were recorded among the remaining topics − all of which have dominated headlines in the last several months. — Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026 To some extent the attention that CRA’s get makes makes sense, as these disapprovals tend to zero in on some of the most prominent recent regulatory activity. — Clyde Wayne Crews Jr, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025

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Noun

The only companies that have to worry about a federal antitrust prosecution at this point are those that Trump fiercely dislikes.

— James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
Prinstein, who was set to testify at the trial on Monday, says that constant notifications about likes and dislikes don't suit the developing pre-teen and teen brain.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of dislikes

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Hope Florida Foundation got a new board and filed tax returns, but criticisms of its efficacy still dog its leaders.

— Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
After Anna Faris responded to Mom co-creator Chuck Lorre‘s professional criticisms, Jaime Pressly has chimed in.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of criticisms

Noun

Regrets his votes for Hegseth and Kennedy The book is filled with cuss words and condemnations.

— Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent campaign filings by the Yes on Proposition 45 campaign revealed two donations that quickly drew condemnations from Democratic leaders.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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