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Disapprove vs. Disprove
Disapprove
/ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/Examples:
The board didn't disapprove of the new policy adjustments.Her parents disapprove of her decision to study abroad.They disapprove of his methods, despite his good intentions.
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Disprove
/dɪsˈpruːv/Examples:
The scientist aimed to disprove the initial theory.New evidence may disprove the witness's testimony.She worked hard to disprove the false rumors.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember that disapprove is about expressing dislike or unfavorable opinion, often involving feelings or morals.
- In contrast, disprove is about showing something to be false or invalid, involving evidence and facts.
- Think of approve in disapprove which is more about feelings or attitudes, while prove in disprove involves logical or scientific verification.
- If you are unhappy with a decision, you might disapprove of it; if you have evidence, you might disprove a statement.
- Disapprove deals with personal judgment, while disprove tackles factual correctness.
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