Synonym Dictionary

Enthusiastic public praise or approval.

Approval expressed openly by a group, often through a voice vote.

To warn, advise firmly, or express disapproval of someone's conduct.

Official permission or approval to carry out an action.

To express strong disapproval or issue a formal reprimand.

Deserving approval or praise.

Permission or voluntary agreement to something proposed.

Deserving scorn or strong disapproval.

Expressing disapproval or making something seem less valuable.

To seek favor or acceptance through pleasing behavior.

Deserving praise.

Expressing disapproval or contempt.

Deserving praise or approval.

To express sharp disapproval of someone's behavior.

To express formal or strong disapproval of someone's conduct.

To express disapproval or criticism, often with a corrective purpose.

Official authorization; also a penalty used to enforce a rule.

Causing strong moral disapproval or appearing shockingly excessive.

Done secretly to avoid notice or disapproval.