B2
disapprove vs disprove
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| disapproveverb/ˌdɪs.əˈpruːv/ | Meaning to think that someone or something is wrong or bad and not accept it | Goes with strongly disapprove | Example My parents strongly disapprove of smoking and never allow it in the house. |
| disproveverb/dɪˈspruːv/ | Meaning To show that something is not true. | Goes with — | Example New evidence helped to disprove the old theory about the disease. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Teachers strongly of cheating.