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animadvert |
to make remarks of criticism or disapproval (usu. fol. by "on" or "upon"). |
blame |
disapproval; condemnation. [1/5 definitions] |
boo |
used to express, usu. loudly, disagreement, disapproval, or derision. [3/5 definitions] |
catcall |
a human cry or whistle expressing contempt or disapproval; jeer. [2 definitions] |
censure |
severe criticism or disapproval. [2/4 definitions] |
chide |
to express disapproval of. [1/3 definitions] |
cluck |
to make noises expressing concern, approval, disapproval, or the like. [1/4 definitions] |
condemn |
to express extreme disapproval of; declare to be wrong, inadequate, or evil. [1/5 definitions] |
cuss |
(informal) to exhibit strong disapproval of, esp. by swearing (often fol. by "out"). [1/3 definitions] |
decry |
to express strong disapproval of; disparage; condemn. |
deplore |
to feel or show strong disapproval of. [1/2 definitions] |
deprecatory |
expressing disapproval; deprecating. |
disapprobation |
disapproval. |
discourage |
to express disapproval of or objection to. [1/3 definitions] |
disfavor |
unfavorable regard or opinion; displeasure or disapproval. [3/4 definitions] |
disgusted |
feeling or showing disgust; having or showing a strong feeling of loathing or disapproval. |
excuse |
a pretext or subterfuge, esp. when used to escape disapproval or blame. [2/11 definitions] |
fie |
an expression of disapproval or distaste, often used jokingly. |
frown |
to look with disapproval, displeasure, or distaste (usu. fol. by "on" or "upon"). [1/5 definitions] |
groan |
a low-pitched, prolonged sound expressing pain, grief, disapproval, or the like. [2/6 definitions] |
harrumph |
to clear one's throat with a low guttural or rasping sound, often to express disapproval. [1/2 definitions] |
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