Missbilligen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Missbilligen" is used as verb with the meaning of "disapprove", "condemn" or "object to".

Essential properties of "missbilligen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: missbilligen
Simple past: missbilligte
Participle: missbilligt

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regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "missbilligen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To disapprove or reject"

Definition: "To express disapproval or rejection towards something or someone."
Translation(s): disapprove, condemn, object to, frown upon
Synonym(s): ablehnen, verurteilen
Antonym(s): billigen, gutheißen
Related word(s): Missbilligung, missbilligend

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Eltern missbilligen das Verhalten ihres Sohnes.The parents disapprove of their son's behavior.
Der Chef missbilligt die verspätete Abgabe des Berichts.The boss disapproves of the late submission of the report.
Viele Menschen missbilligen die neue Gesetzgebung.Many people disapprove of the new legislation.

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