Approval
Approval noun - An acceptance of something as satisfactory.
Negative
Negative noun - A vote or decision against something.
Usage example: in the absence of an unambiguous negative from the commander, we decided to continue on the mission
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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This can also be inverted if Solas's approval drops too low, at which point he will berate the Inquisitor for validating every negative stereotype about their kind.
Source: You Are a Credit to Your Race -
It got to the point where a Spider-Man strip based around Harry Osborn overdosing had to be published without CCA approval, even though it dealt entirely with the negative effects of drugs, and had been requested by the U.S.
- Contrast Your Approval Fills Me with Shame, where a villain praises the hero for a negative trait or action and the hero feels disgusted as a result.
Source: Villain Respect
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