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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Huzza :: Huzza (interj.) A word used as a shout of joy, exultation, approbation, or encouragement..
Approve :: Approve (v. t.) To make or show to be worthy of approbation or acceptance.
Commend :: Commend (v. t.) To mention with approbation; to praise; as, to commend a person or an act..
Improbation :: Improbation (n.) The act of disapproving; disapprobation.
Disfavor :: Disfavor (v. t.) To withhold or withdraw favor from; to regard with disesteem; to show disapprobation of; to discountenance.
Allowance :: Allowance (n.) Approval; approbation.
Disapprobation :: Disapprobation (n.) The act of disapproving; mental condemnation of what is judged wrong, unsuitable, or inexpedient; feeling of censure..
Concurrence :: Concurrence (n.) A meeting of minds; agreement in opinion; union in design or act; -- implying joint approbation.
Frown :: Frown (v. i.) To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with disfavor or threateningly; to lower; as, polite society frowns upon rudeness..
Approbativeness :: Approbativeness (n.) Love of approbation.
Discountenance :: Discountenance (n.) Unfavorable aspect; unfriendly regard; cold treatment; disapprobation; whatever tends to check or discourage.
Clap :: Clap (v. t.) To manifest approbation of, by striking the hands together; to applaud; as, to clap a performance..
Damnation :: Damnation (n.) The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation.
Applaud :: Applaud (v. t.) To praise by words; to express approbation of; to commend; to approve.
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..
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..
Applaud :: Applaud (v. i.) To express approbation loudly or significantly.
Grimace :: Grimace (n.) A distortion of the countenance, whether habitual, from affectation, or momentary aad occasional, to express some feeling, as contempt, disapprobation, complacency, etc.; a smirk; a made-up face..
Blame :: Blame (v.) That which is deserving of censure or disapprobation; culpability; fault; crime; sin.
Explode :: Explode (v. t.) To drive from the stage by noisy expressions of disapprobation; to hoot off; to drive away or reject noisily; as, to explode a play..
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