to express earnest disapproval of.

to urge reasons against; protest against (a scheme, purpose, etc.).

to depreciate; belittle.

Archaic . to pray for deliverance from.

verb

approve , build up , commend , compliment , endorse , laud , praise

verb

cut down to size , depreciate , derogate , detract , disapprove of , discommend , discountenance , disesteem , disfavor , disparage , expostulate , frown , mudsling , not go for , object , pooh-pooh * , poor mouth , protest against , put down * , rip * , run down * , take dim view of , take down , take exception to , frown on , decry , denigrate , discount , downgrade , minimize , run down , slight , talk down , belittle , deplore , disapprove , pooh pooh , underrate