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disapprobation

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14 lettersPronunciation /dɪsˌæpɹəˈbeɪʃən/Part of speech nounSorted aabdiinoopprstStarts with DEnds with N0 clues
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Definitions

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

Word origin

From dis- + approbation.

Used in a sentence

  • Though a gentle Sigh which ſtole from the Boſom of Nancy, ſeemed to argue ſome ſecret Diſapprobation of theſe Sentiments, ſhe did not dare openly to oppoſe them.
  • Elizabeth would wonder, and probably would blame her; and though her resolution was not to be shaken, her feelings must be hurt by such disapprobation.
  • Believe me, I have no warmer sentiment to bestow; and even if I had I could not indulge it, since it would meet with the decided disapprobation of my family, and never could I bring myself to act in opposition to them.

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