Disapprobations

/ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of disapprobation; multiple instances of formal disapproval or condemnation.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'disapprobation,' formed by adding '-s' to the singular form.

Kelly Says

The plural form emphasizes repetition and accumulation—multiple disapprobations hitting someone suggests they've done something seriously wrong! This appears in formal 19th-century texts where people faced mounting social censure.

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