disapprove of


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disapprove of (someone or something)

To regard someone or something as unacceptable or inappropriate. The boss frequently disapproves of our very long lunches on Friday afternoons. My mother disapproves of the length of my school kilt, but I think it's just fine.
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disapprove of someone or something

to object to someone or something. I disapprove of her choice for maid of honor. Do you disapprove of me?
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Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): Majority of Americans disapprove of President Barack Obama's management of the Afghanistan war, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
Low American support for Obama's management of Afghan war: Poll
What has happened is that people who disapprove of the job Bush is doing have grown more intense in their feelings.
Majority Predicts History Will Judge Bush Harshly; Critics of Bush's job performance nearly uniform in giving a negative prognosis for his legacy
For results based on the sample of 313 adults who disapprove of the job the Supreme Court is doing, the maximum margin of sampling error is [+ or -]6 percentage points.
The Recent "Partial-Birth Abortion" Decision and Views of U.S. Supreme Court; Positive and negative references to the decision balance each other out
At least half of all under-30 voters now disapprove of Bush's performance in four key areas: the economy, domestic issues, foreign policy and the war on terrorism and Iraq.
Newsweek GENext Poll: Majority (55%) of Young Voters Disapprove of Bush; Majorities Also Disapprove of His Handling of Economy, Domestic Issues, Foreign Policy and War on Terror; Strong Majority (75%) Closely or Somewhat Closely Following the Presidential Race; Eighty Percent Say it 'Matters a Lot' Who Wins
Similarly, a poll conducted in late 2006 and early 2007 found Germans more likely to approve than disapprove of Poland's leadership, although overall they were somewhat more likely to express disapproval -- and somewhat less likely to say they didn't know.
EU Clash Not Reflected in Public Opinion Among Germans, Poles
More than 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of Bush and the Republicans in Congress, while 55% disapprove of the Democrats in Congress.
Little Change in Job Ratings of Bush or Congressional Parties; Republicans in Congress trail Democrats and Bush in approval
The poll said that 46 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing.
At 46 percent, Obama job approval ratings at lowest level for year: Poll
Despite the tightening race, the majority of those younger voters surveyed disapprove of the way the president is handling his job (55 percent, up from 53 percent last month).
Newsweek GENext Poll: Bush, Kerry Neck-and-Neck Among Young Voters
Among independents, 44 percent approve and 46 percent disapprove of Obama's job performance.
US voters equally divided on Obama's performance as President: Poll
The poll said that 50 percent of American voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling his job, as compared to 45 percent who approve, a drop of seven percentage points since May.
Half of Americans disapprove Obama's way of handling his job: Poll
Study after study shows that when teenagers perceive that their parents strongly disapprove of them having sex, they are more likely to delay sexual activity.
Sex Ed Poll: Parents Say 'Yes' to Character and Abstinence Education
Overall, 67 percent of Americans view Obama favorably, but many Americans now disapprove of the way he has handled specific issues like federal spending and budget deficit.
Obama's personal popularity still high, not so his handling of economy, finds survey
In all, 45 percent of voters approve and 46 percent disapprove of the president's job performance.
Obama job rating slips into negative territory again: Fox Poll
Approve or disapprove of helping insurers compete with traditional Medicare?
Reactions to Medicare Reform and Drug Benefit Bill Remain More Negative than Positive, Although Older Voters Are Somewhat Less Negative than in December
Base: All Adults % No 56 Yes (more secure) 43 Don't know / Decline to answer 2 TABLE 3C "Would you approve or disapprove of American agents performing any other police or inspection work in Mexico?
Mexico City Poll on Attitudes to NAFTA, U.S. Security Checks And President Bush
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