Approving and Negative

Opposite meaning words

Approving adjective - Expressing approval.

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

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Negative is an antonym for approving.

Negative adjective - Marked by opposition or ill will.

Usage example: classes that hopefully will change the negative attitude that some students have toward the recent immigrants

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Approving is an antonym for negative in dissenting topic.

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