disapprobation

Noun
Synonyms: condemnation

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable“his uncompromising condemnation of racism”Synonyms: condemnation
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Disapprobation \Dis*ap`pro*ba"tion\, n. [Pref. dis- + approbation: cf. F. d['e]sapprobation. Cf. Disapprove.] The act of disapproving; mental condemnation of what is judged wrong, unsuitable, or inexpedient; feeling of censure.

We have ever expressed the most unqualified disapprobation of all the steps. --Burke. [1913 Webster]

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