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| harrumph |
to clear one's throat with a low guttural or rasping sound, often to express disapproval. [1/2 definitions] |
| hiss |
to indicate disapproval, dislike, or disdain by hissing. [2/4 definitions] |
| hoot |
to utter a loud, harsh shout or cry, esp. of disapproval or scorn. [2/7 definitions] |
| in someone's bad graces |
having the disfavor and disapproval of someone. |
| objection |
the act of expressing disapproval or opposition, or the disapproval or opposition that is felt. [1/3 definitions] |
| objectionable |
arousing or resulting in objection, complaint, or disapproval. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usu. regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| protest |
to say in disapproval or objection. [1/7 definitions] |
| protestation |
an emphatic or formal expression of disapproval or dissent. [1/3 definitions] |
| reprimand |
a strong, usu. formal statement of disapproval; rebuke. [2 definitions] |
| reproach |
to express disapproval of or disappointment with (someone); censure. [1/4 definitions] |
| reproof |
an act or statement of disapproval. |
| reprove |
to make a statement of disapproval. [1/2 definitions] |
| scoff |
an expression of mocking disapproval. [1/2 definitions] |
| scold |
to speak to with angry disapproval; reprimand; chastise. [2/3 definitions] |
| squint-eyed |
looking with eyes squinted, as in malice, disbelief, or disapproval. [1/2 definitions] |
| thumbs-down |
a gesture or indication of disapproval or disagreement. |
| tsk |
used to express annoyance, sympathy, disapproval, or the like. |
| well1 |
used to indicate surprise, disapproval, or resignation. [1/16 definitions] |
| will1 |
used to indicate some behavior that is considered characteristic of someone or something (often pronounced with strong emphasis, especially when expressing disapproval). [1/9 definitions] |
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