John Ashley's Disapprobation

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I lied about my failing grades because I did not want to experience my parents’ disapprobation.

When my teacher frowned while grading my test, I viewed her action as a type of disapprobation.

The protest outside the governor’s office was the public’s disapprobation against the new tax increase.

Because the dog saw its owner’s disapprobation, it hid its face under its paws.

Jack showed disapprobation for his daughter’s poor grades by taking her car keys.

When the legal association heard of the lawyer’s unethical behavior, they responded with disapprobation and harsh consequences.

Ashley decided she was more concerned about hanging out with her friends than facing her mother’s disapprobation for taking the car without permission.

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