disapprove to give a negative judgment of something based on personal standards;
Why do you disapprove so strongly of my leisure pursuits? Her parents will disapprove if they find out where she spent the evening. frown on to dislike and disapprove of something;
a practice which would be frowned on today They were raised in an era when ease and convenience were frowned on. object to be opposed to something, or express opposition;
a petition strongly objecting to the proposals I don't object to people smoking in the open air. criticize to express disapproval of or dissatisfaction with somebody or something;
The ministers have been sharply criticized for their conduct. I feel that the role of the media is to criticize the government, not to defend it. condemn to state that something or somebody is in some way wrong or unacceptable;
The present system has been widely condemned as unfair and archaic. The rebels were forced to sign statements condemning their own actions. deplore to disapprove of something very strongly;
We deplore all use of violence. I deeply deplore the government's action. denounce to criticize or condemn something publicly and harshly;
a letter denouncing the government's economic approach as ruinous The hierarchy publicly denounced any attack on ecclesiastical privileges. censure to make a formal, often public or official statement of disapproval;
A partner in the firm was officially censured for unprofessional conduct.
