indicate disapproval
Frequency: 6.811.4 per million words
to show one's disapproval, perhaps indirectly
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Examples (10)
- A slight frown is often enough to indicate disapproval.
- He indicated his disapproval by pointedly ignoring her suggestion.
- The manager subtly indicated her disapproval of the new policy during the meeting.
- Indicating disapproval through silence can be a very powerful tool.
- Did her tone of voice indicate disapproval, or am I overthinking it?
- The committee will likely indicate its disapproval by voting against the proposal.
- His disapproval was indicated by a barely perceptible shake of his head.
- The diplomat's formal statement was carefully worded to indicate the government's disapproval without escalating tensions.
- You should find a polite way to indicate your disapproval rather than staying quiet.
- Although he never said anything directly, his curt responses clearly indicated his disapproval of their plan.