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English Dictionary: disapprobation	by the DICT Development Group
2 results for disapprobation
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
disapprobation n an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable; "his uncompromising condemnation of racism" Synonym(s): disapprobation, condemnation Antonym(s): approbation
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Disapprobation \Disap`proba"tion\, n. [Pref. dis- + approbation: cf. F. d[82]sapprobation. Cf. {Disapprove}.] The act of disapproving; mental condemnation of what is judged wrong, unsuitable, or inexpedient; feeling of censure. We have ever expressed the most unqualified disapprobation of all the steps. --Burke.