B2verbsocietyrelationships
US/ˌdɪs.əˈpruːv/
UK/ˌdɪs.əˈpruːv/
to think that someone or something is wrong or bad and not accept it
In context
My parents strongly disapprove of smoking and never allow it in the house.
She disapproved of her son leaving school before he turned eighteen.
Many people disapprove when drivers use their phones on the road.
Words that go with disapprove
adverb + verb
- strongly disapproveTeachers strongly disapprove of cheating.
- openly disapproveShe openly disapproved of the plan.
verb + preposition
- disapprove ofHe disapproves of my choice of friends.
- disapprove of the ideaMost of the staff disapproved of the idea.
- seem to disapproveYour boss seems to disapprove of long lunches.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She disapproves my decision.Correct: She disapproves of my decision.