Disapproval and Praise

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Disapproval

Disapproval noun - Refusal to accept as right or desirable.
Usage example: thus far, every one of her boyfriends has met with her parents' disapproval
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Praise is an antonym for disapproval in topics: criticism, neglect, condemnation.
Nearby Words: disapproving, disapproved, disapprobation, disapprovingly

Praise

Praise noun - An expression of approval and commendation.
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Synonyms for Praise
Antonyms for Praise
Disapproval is an antonym for praise in topics: approval, congratulations.
Nearby Words: praised, praising
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How words are described

public public disapproval public praise
genuine genuine disapproval genuine praise
sarcastic sarcastic disapproval sarcastic praise
heavy heavy disapproval heavy praise
Other adjectives: strong, actual, serious, huge, little, continued, general, foreign, unanimous, parental.
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