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DISAPPROVES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Disapproves.

Disapproves - as a verb

Consider bad or wrong

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluate11judge14pass judgment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
approve14

Deem wrong or inappropriate

Example: "I disapprove of her child rearing methods"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reject15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluate11judge14pass judgment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
approve14

Example Sentences

"My mother disapproves of my decision to pursue a career in acting."
"The teacher disapproves of students using their phones during class."
"The committee disapproves of the proposed budget cuts."
"She disapproves of his constant tardiness to meetings."
"My father disapproves of me staying out late at night."
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Word Game Points

Is DISAPPROVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, disapproves is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISAPPROVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is DISAPPROVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, disapproves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISAPPROVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is DISAPPROVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, disapproves is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISAPPROVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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