APPROVING Antonyms

• containing or imposing condemnation or censure

• expressing or manifesting disapproval

• characterized by active hostility

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

• rebuke formally

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

• declare untrue; contradict

• refuse to accept or believe

• refuse to grant, as of a petition or request

• refuse to let have

• deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure

• deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit

• refuse to recognize or acknowledge

• the state of being held in low esteem

• cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

• damage the reputation of

• reject as false; refuse to accept

• a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

• an instance of driving away or warding off

• reject outright and bluntly

• force or drive back

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

• censure severely or angrily

• overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

• prove to be false or incorrect

• the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality

• not accept something given or offered

• not accept as true

• deem wrong or inappropriate

• reject with contempt

• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

• refuse entrance or membership

• dismiss from consideration or a contest

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

• cast off

• refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid

• refuse to recognize or pay

• reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust

• consider bad or wrong

• deem wrong or inappropriate