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.