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
Reproach is a synonym for disapproval in blame topic. In some cases you can use "Reproach" instead a noun "Disapproval", when it comes to topics like condemnation, displeasure, castigation.
Reproach
Reproach noun - The state of having lost the esteem of others.
Usage example: nothing the traitor did in later life lessened the reproach in which he was universally held
Disapproval is a synonym for reproach in rebuke topic. You can use "Disapproval" instead a noun "Reproach", if it concerns topics such as censure, blame, castigation, dishonor.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- disgrace and disapproval
- disgrace and reproach
- criticism and disapproval
- criticism and reproach
- abuse and disapproval
- abuse and reproach
- scorn and disapproval
- scorn and reproach
- rebuke and disapproval
- rebuke and reproach
- censure and disapproval
- censure and reproach
- blame and disapproval
- blame and reproach
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