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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Fy :: Fy (interj.) A word which expresses blame, dislike, disapprobation, abhorrence, or contempt. See Fie..
Nod :: Nod (v. t.) To signify by a nod; as, to nod approbation..
Merit :: Merit (n.) Reward deserved; any mark or token of excellence or approbation; as, his teacher gave him ten merits..
Applaud :: Applaud (v. t.) To praise by words; to express approbation of; to commend; to approve.
Illaudable :: Illaudable (a.) Not laudable; not praise-worthy; worthy of censure or disapprobation.
Comprobation :: Comprobation (n.) Approbation.
Disfavor :: Disfavor (v. t.) To withhold or withdraw favor from; to regard with disesteem; to show disapprobation of; to discountenance.
Approving :: Approving (a.) Expressing approbation; commending; as, an approving smile..
Huzza :: Huzza (interj.) A word used as a shout of joy, exultation, approbation, or encouragement..
Approbate :: Approbate (v. t.) To express approbation of; to approve; to sanction officially.
Praise :: Praise (v.) To commend; to applaud; to express approbation of; to laud; -- applied to a person or his acts.
Blame :: Blame (v. t.) To censure; to express disapprobation of; to find fault with; to reproach.
Commendation :: Commendation (n.) That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
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..
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..
Scrape :: Scrape (v. t.) To express disapprobation of, as a play, or to silence, as a speaker, by drawing the feet back and forth upon the floor; -- usually with down..
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.
Approbativeness :: Approbativeness (n.) Love of approbation.
Disapprobatory :: Disapprobatory (a.) Containing disapprobation; serving to disapprove.
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