Approving and Caviling

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Approving adjective - Expressing approval.

Usage example: the play did not receive a single approving notice

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Caviling is an antonym for approving.

Caviling adjective - Given to making or expressing unfavorable judgments about things.

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Approving is an antonym for caviling.

Nearby Words: cavil, cavilling

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