to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.

to withhold approval from; decline to sanction

The Senate disapproved the nominations.

to have an unfavorable opinion; express disapproval (usually fol. by of ).

verb

agree , approve , endorse , like , love , sanction

verb

blame , censure , chastise , criticize , damn , decry , denounce , deplore , deprecate , detract , disallow , discommend , discountenance , disesteem , disfavor , dislike , dismiss , dispraise , expostulate , find fault with , find unacceptable , frown on , look askance at , look down on , nix * , object to , oppose , pan * , pass on , refuse , reject , remonstrate , reprehend , reprobate , reprove , set aside , slam , spurn , take dim view of , take exception to , turn down , veto , zing * , object , condemn , protest