Definition of approbation

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Approbation (n.) The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval; sanction; commendation.

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Hiss :: Hiss (n.) A prolonged sound like that letter s, made by forcing out the breath between the tongue and teeth, esp. as a token of disapprobation or contempt..
Applaud :: Applaud (v. i.) To express approbation loudly or significantly.
Compliment :: Compliment (v. t.) To praise, flatter, or gratify, by expressions of approbation, respect, or congratulation; to make or pay a compliment to..
Damnation :: Damnation (n.) The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation.
Nod :: Nod (v. t.) To signify by a nod; as, to nod approbation..
Hypocrite :: Hypocrite (n.) One who plays a part; especially, one who, for the purpose of winning approbation of favor, puts on a fair outside seeming; one who feigns to be other and better than he is; a false pretender to virtue or piety; one who simulates virtue or piety..
Commend :: Commend (v. t.) To mention with approbation; to praise; as, to commend a person or an act..
Huzza :: Huzza (interj.) A word used as a shout of joy, exultation, approbation, or encouragement..
Dispraise :: Dispraise (v. t.) To withdraw praise from; to notice with disapprobation or some degree of censure; to disparage; to blame.
Groan :: Groan (n.) A low, moaning sound; usually, a deep, mournful sound uttered in pain or great distress; sometimes, an expression of strong disapprobation; as, the remark was received with groans..
Approbation :: Approbation (n.) The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval; sanction; commendation.
Clap :: Clap (v. t.) To manifest approbation of, by striking the hands together; to applaud; as, to clap a performance..
Hum :: Hum (n.) A buzz or murmur, as of approbation..
Approbative :: Approbative (a.) Approving, or implying approbation..
Approving :: Approving (a.) Expressing approbation; commending; as, an approving smile..
Approbativeness :: Approbativeness (n.) Love of approbation.
Illaudable :: Illaudable (a.) Not laudable; not praise-worthy; worthy of censure or disapprobation.
Approve :: Approve (v. t.) To make or show to be worthy of approbation or acceptance.
Buzz :: Buzz (n.) A continuous, humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones, or of a general expression of surprise or approbation..
Disavow :: Disavow (v. t.) To refuse strongly and solemnly to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like; to disclaim; to disown; as, he was charged with embezzlement, but he disavows the crime..
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