express disapproval

express disapproval
index demonstrate (protest), except (object), object, remonstrate

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  • disapproval — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ strong ▪ Several countries have expressed their strong disapproval of the law. ▪ faint, mild ▪ widespread ▪ official …   Collocations dictionary

  • disapproval — n. 1) to express (one s) disapproval 2) strong disapproval * * * [ˌdɪsə pruːv(ə)l] strong disapproval to express (one s) disapproval …   Combinatory dictionary

  • disapproval — noun (U) an attitude that shows you think that someone or their behaviour, ideas etc are bad or unsuitable (+ of): We intend to express our disapproval of the marriage. | with disapproval: Baxter eyed our dirty clothes with obvious disapproval. | …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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  • express — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} verb ADVERB ▪ well ▪ Perhaps I have not expressed myself very well. ▪ fully ▪ She expresses herself most fully in her paintings. ▪ forcefully …   Collocations dictionary

  • disapproval — disapprove ► VERB ▪ have or express an unfavourable opinion. DERIVATIVES disapproval noun disapproving adjective …   English terms dictionary

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