disapprobation

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disapprobation

  • /dɪsˌæpɹəˈbeɪʃən/ UK

Rhymes with -eɪʃən

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Latin dis-

Old French des-bor.

Latin dis-bor.

Middle English dis-

English dis-

English approbation

English disapprobation

From dis- + approbation.

noun disapprobations

  1. countable, uncountable An act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds. Though a gentle Sigh which ſtole from the Boſom of Nancy, ſeemed to argue ſome ſecret Diſapprobation of theſe Sentiments, ſhe did not dare openly to oppoſe them.

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