disapprove
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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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