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Synonyms of disapprobation

12 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for disapprobation is blame. Other synonyms of disapprobation are condemnation, condemning, disapproval, damnation and censure. The opposite of disapprobation is approbation.

Synonyms and similar words for disapprobation

nounAn act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds.

  • censureThe act of blaming, criticizing, or condemning as wrong; reprehension.
  • damnationThe state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation.
  • improbationDisapproval.
  • blameCensure.
  • condemnationThe act of condemning or pronouncing to be wrong.
  • condemningCondemnation.
  • dispraiseBlame; reproach; disapproval; criticism.
  • disapprovalThe act of disapproving; condemnation.
  • reprehensionThe act, or an expression, of criticism, censure or condemnation; reprimand.
  • attainder archaicA stain; a state of dishonour or condemnation.
  • attainture obsoleteA state of being found guilty of an offence.
  • attaintment archaicAttainder, attainture; conviction.

Opposite of disapprobation

nounAn act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds.

  • approbationThe act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval...

Meaning of disapprobation

  1. noun An act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds.

Full definition of disapprobation

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Questions about synonyms of disapprobation

What is another word for disapprobation?
Disapprobation has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as blame, condemnation, condemning, disapproval, damnation, censure, improbation and dispraise.
What is the opposite of disapprobation?
The opposite of disapprobation is approbation.
What does disapprobation mean?
Disapprobation means an act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds.

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