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disapproves

disapproves is the third-person singular simple present indicative of disapprove.

Meaning of disapprove

Verb

disapprove (third-person singular simple present disapproves, present participle disapproving, simple past and past participle disapproved)

  1. (intransitive) To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.
    • She disapproves of rap music because of its sometimes aggressive lyrics.
  2. To have or express an unfavorable opinion.
    • Green washing schemes of corporations are disapproved by Greenpeace activists.
  3. (transitive) To refuse to approve; reject.

Questions about disapproves

What is disapproves the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Disapproves is the third-person singular simple present indicative of disapprove.

Words near disapproves in the dictionary

  1. disapproved
  2. disapprovement
  3. disapprovements
  4. disapprover
  5. disapprovers
  6. disapproves
  7. disapprovest
  8. disapproveth
  9. disapproving
  10. disapprovingly
  11. disard

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