What's the difference between disapprobation and dispraise?
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.
Dispraise
Definition:
(v. t.) To withdraw praise from; to notice with disapprobation or some degree of censure; to disparage; to blame.
(v. t.) The act of dispraising; detraction; blame censure; reproach; disparagement.