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The root of "disapproving" is "approve," which means to have a positive opinion of something or to give consent to it. "Dis-" is a prefix that means "not" or "opposite of," so "disapproving" means to have a negative opinion or lack of consent for something.

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His teacher glared with disapproving eyes.

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Of course. Critical appraisals of things can be approving as well as disapproving.

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It represents someone grunting in a disapproving sort of way.

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Unenthusiastic, unhelpful, pessimistic, nonconstructive, downbeat, disapproving, discouraging...

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Giving someone a "black look" means giving them a disapproving or disapproving glance, often with a stern or angry expression. It can be used to convey anger, annoyance, or disapproval towards someone or something.

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The present tense of "to disapprove" is "disapprove."

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It's possible, but you may not be able to because of "disapproving" family and friends.

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Malvolio is a Puritan. He is humourless and disapproving. He is also extremely vain.

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Early life training, peer pressure, approving or disapproving your actions.

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They usually use adjectives to describe the tone of a passage.

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The deprecatory look on Jane's face showed just how disapproving she was of Anne's cheating.

Deprecatory:to express disapproval

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This shows that your mother wants your to know that injuries are not to be laughed at and they are caused by accident.

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Censure is a verb. It describes an action of strongly disapproving of something. Censure is also a noun, a strong disapproval.

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A bad eye is a harmful stare, a threatening glance, or a disapproving regard someone keeps upon something or someone else.

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Phillip believes that his mother will not be pleased with Timothy because he was different from what she had expected. He anticipates that she will be critical and disapproving of their bond.

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To criticize means to analyze and evaluate something, typically in a negative or disapproving way. It involves identifying faults or shortcomings in order to provide feedback or improve the situation.

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The narrator in "Boy" takes a critical and disapproving tone towards Mrs. Pratchett, highlighting her unpleasant and unkind demeanor.

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The only crazy credits for this film is that there is a Director Wrangler listed and the band playing in the closing credits call out the Actors names. There is no mention of a Disapproving Women being striken from the end credits. This would in fact be against film union rules to do so.

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He cast a disapproving frown upon hearing the news.

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The townspeople were shocked and disapproving of Sam kissing Kate. They viewed it as inappropriate and scandalous behavior, stirring up gossip and judgment within the community.

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The wife appears to be disapproving of her husband's behavior, feeling upset or frustrated by his actions. She may view his behavior as inappropriate or unacceptable in some way.

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The root word for disapprovingly is disapprove, which means to have an unfavorable opinion of something or someone. The suffix -ly is added to form the adverb disapprovingly, which describes how something is done in a disapproving manner.

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I believe it was "Chicken Boy", because his parents offered him a little plastic chicken you could hop around on.

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It can mean to find fault or to judge severely. It can also mean to push over the edge. A critical mass can be the amount to start a chain reaction..as in a bomb.

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Giving someone a black look means to give them a disapproving or angry glance, usually without saying anything. It can convey feelings of annoyance or disapproval towards the person.

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The act of disapproving; mental condemnation of what is judged wrong, unsuitable, or inexpedient; feeling of censure.

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The author's tone towards the owner of the Durham plant was critical and disapproving. They portrayed the owner as exploitative and uncaring towards the workers, highlighting the negative impact of the owner's actions on the community.

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The leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) have strict policy of making no comments about political candidates. Several Mormons have had failed presidential campaigns in the past, and Mormons have never seen this as God disapproving of the candidate or his faith - only the voters disapproving of his political policies. The leaders of the Mormon Church have said all that they will say on the matter by releasing a statement congratulating President Obama and asking that all people pray for him.

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Homophobic refers to a strong fear or dislike of people who are homosexual or a negative attitude toward homosexuality. It can manifest as discrimination, violence, or prejudice towards individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.

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No, the U.S. Senate is solely responsible for approving or disapproving most presidential appointments. The only presidential nominations that the House and Senate both have to approve are those to fill a mid-term vacancy in the vice presidency.

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Nope! Bt there is such a word as Ostetatious. Here is the definition! os·ten·ta·tious adj

rich and showy: marked by a vulgar display of wealth and success designed to impress people (disapproving)

[Mid-17th century. Formed from ostentation .]

-os·ten·ta·tious·ly, adv

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Countee Cullen was a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance. His poem Tableau is about a black boy and a white boy walking hand in hand and receiving disapproving glances. It is significant not only because of themes of racism, but also homophobia.

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Disapproving reviews of the waltzer may have increased public interest due to the persuasive writing techniques used in the reviews, which sparked curiosity or controversy. Additionally, human nature plays a role as people are naturally drawn to things that others criticize or deem unworthy. Differences in social class could also contribute, as individuals in different social circles may be influenced by peer opinions or seek out entertainment options based on exclusivity or status.

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It's an old expression that stems from the cheapest seats in an audience. In these seats they served peanuts which would be thrown at the performers. Nowadays its a term for people who are disapproving what you're saying. Ex: I don't want to hear any comments from the peanut gallery.

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The author's tone towards the government appears critical, skeptical, or even disapproving. Words and phrases that convey this tone could include "inefficient bureaucracy," "excessive regulations," or "lack of transparency."

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The cast of Footprints on the Trail - 2006 includes: Eddie Alfano as Joey Brandon Dante Davis as Young Joey Louis Graham as Supervisor Jeff Kueppers as Disapproving Man Patrick McCredie as Hoodlum 1

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The cast of J.U.N.K. in the Trunk - 2012 includes: Robina Ali as Pakistani Girlfriend Tim Carpenter as DB Filmmaker Patience Chima as Disapproving Girlfriend Amy Linsamouth as LOL Filmmaker Kristian Rasmussen as DB Wannabe

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Matilda's mother is disapproving of the boy Matilda has a crush on because she believes he is not good enough for her daughter due to social or economic reasons. She thinks that Matilda should aim higher and date someone of a higher social status.

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The problem alluded to concerning the lovers could be a potential obstacle or conflict that is preventing their relationship from progressing smoothly. This could be anything from external forces such as disapproving families or societal norms, to internal issues like communication barriers or conflicting priorities.

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Missy turning her thumbs down at the idea of starting over likely indicates that she is against the notion or does not support it. It suggests a negative or disapproving response to the suggestion of beginning again.

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Informal social controls in a family may include setting household rules, expectations for behavior, encouraging open communication, and using positive reinforcement or praise for good behavior. These controls help maintain order, harmony, and moral values within the family unit.

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Louis Pasteur was responsible for disproving the theory of spontaneous generation through his experiments with swan-necked flasks. He showed that microorganisms did not develop in boiled broths sealed off from outside air, supporting the idea of biogenesis rather than spontaneous generation.

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One would need to know how you select the people with whom you associate. Most people that most people know ceased that sort of behavior in grade school.

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The tone of "Dump" by X.J. Kennedy can be described as satirical and critical. The speaker in the poem uses humor to address the issue of pollution and environmental degradation caused by human activities in a sarcastic manner. The tone is somewhat mocking and disapproving towards the destructive impact of industrialization on nature.

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