What's the difference between disapprobation and disapprobatory?

Disapprobation


Definition:

  • (n.) The act of disapproving; mental condemnation of what is judged wrong, unsuitable, or inexpedient; feeling of censure.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Yet, the explanation points out that comments expressing "disapprobation … with a view to obtain their alteration by lawful means" are not offences.
  • (2) The current prevalent attitude of disapprobation towards the medical model, held by nurse practitioners and educationalists alike, stems from a desire to denounce diagnostic reductionism and proselytize holistic care.
  • (3) Who knows?” In London it was a case of “to the victor the spoils”, and to the loser, a level of disapprobation that bordered on disgrace.
  • (4) The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS), the main focus of Dorries' disapprobation, is a not-for-profit organisation staffed by women (I hope they won't be offended) for whom the term "do-gooder" was intended.
  • (5) This week, RBS has seen yet more disapprobation, for continuing to pay £600m in bonuses, having seen losses last year of £5.2bn.
  • (6) Food allergy in childhood is a popular subject which has attracted disapprobation from certain quarters because of overinflated claims based on flimsy evidence.

Disapprobatory


Definition:

  • (a.) Containing disapprobation; serving to disapprove.

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