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disapproval vs disapprobation

disapprobation vs disapproval

disapproval and disapprobation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disapproval Yes No No No
disapprobation Yes No No No
As nouns, disapprobation is a hyponym of disapproval; that is, disapprobation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disapproval:
  • disapproval: the expression of disapproval
  • disapprobation: an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
Other hyponyms of disapproval include condemnation, criticism, unfavorable judgment, discouragement.
disapproval (noun) disapprobation (noun)
the act of disapproving or condemning an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
the expression of disapproval
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
Difference between disapproval and disapprobation

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