Disapprove of
Disapprove of verb - To hold an unfavorable opinion of.
Usage example: my sister disapproves of my smoking
Reproach and disapprove of are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reproach" instead a verb "Disapprove of".
Reproach
Reproach verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Disapprove of and reproach are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disapprove of" instead a verb "Reproach".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- reprobate and disapprove of
- reprobate and reproach
- disgrace and disapprove of
- disgrace and reproach
- chide and disapprove of
- chide and reproach
- scorn and disapprove of
- scorn and reproach
- condemn and disapprove of
- condemn and reproach
- censure and disapprove of
- censure and reproach
- denounce and disapprove of
- denounce and reproach
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Reproach and Disapprove of. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/disapprove_of/reproach
Disapprove of & Reproach. N.p., 2016. Web. 01 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/disapprove_of/reproach>.
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