Antonyms for approval

Grammar : Noun

Spell : uh-proo-vuh l

Phonetic Transcription : əˈpru vəl

Definition of approval

Origin : 1680s, from approve + -al (2). According to OED, "Rare bef. 1800; now generally used instead of" approvance (1590s, from French aprovance).

noun authorization
noun good opinion

Example sentences :

The bill passed, and received the approval of the Queen, August 1, 1870.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

Christine saw his approval, and was happier than she had been for weeks.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

He had put her aside without a qualm; and now he met her announcement with approval.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

Then the conduct of the war did not at all meet the approval of Mr. Yates.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

A man likes to have the approval of even the humblest of his fellow-creatures.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

When he ceased, all the vassals showed their approval of this speech.
Extract from : « Welsh Fairy Tales » by William Elliott Griffis

With a grunt of approval, Calendar swept the weapon up and into his pocket.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

If he could also obtain her approval he would no longer doubt of success.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

The reply won from him a gesture of approval, and this gave me a reckless tongue.
Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable

Her sister seconded her, and a chorus of approval arose from around the table.
Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

Synonyms for approval

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