Synonyms of disapproval

27 similar words · 12 opposite words

Another word for disapproval is blame. Other synonyms of disapproval are rejection, refusal, condemning, denial and damnation. The opposite of disapproval is consent.

Synonyms and similar words for disapproval

censureThe act of blaming, criticizing, or condemning as wrong; reprehension.
dispraiseBlame; reproach; disapproval; criticism.
disapprobationAn act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds.
blameCensure.
condemnation
condemningCondemnation.
damnationThe state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation.
improbationDisapproval.
reprehensionThe act, or an expression, of criticism, censure or condemnation; reprimand.
abnegationA denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest.
declinationA refusal.
denialA refusal or failure to provide or grant something that is requested or desired.
turndown
dissension
nonapprovalAbsence of approval; failure to approve something.
nonassentAbsence of assent; failure to agree to something.
nonconsentA lack of consent.
prohibition
refusalThe act of refusing.
rejectionThe act of rejecting.
renunciationThe act of rejecting or renouncing something as invalid.
repudiationThe act of refusing to accept; the act of repudiating.
unapprovalThe failure to approve something.
unconsentLack of consent.
attainder archaicA stain; a state of dishonour or condemnation.
attainture obsoleteA state of being found guilty of an offence.
attaintment archaicAttainder, attainture; conviction.

approval
encouragement
accedenceThe act of acceding.
accession
approbationThe act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval...
assent
authorization
OK
consentVoluntary agreement or permission.
sanction
allowance obsolete
assentment obsoleteAssent; agreement.

What is another word for disapproval?: Disapproval has 27 synonyms on Word.ws, such as blame, rejection, refusal, condemning, denial, damnation, censure and renunciation.
What is the opposite of disapproval?: The opposite of disapproval is consent. Other antonyms of disapproval are approbation, OK and approval.
What does disapproval mean?: Disapproval means the act of disapproving; condemnation.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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