view with disapproval

[/vjuː wɪð dɪsəˈpruːvəl/]

verb phrase

desaprovar; ver com desaprovação

1. to regard or consider something negatively; to express disapproval of someone or something

Many conservatives view with disapproval the recent changes to the education system.

Muitos conservadores desaprovam as recentes mudanças no sistema educacional.

2. to look upon with criticism or disfavor

Her parents viewed her career choice with disapproval.

Seus pais desaprovavam sua escolha de carreira.

NYC Slang

side-eye something; give someone the stink eye

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

desaprovar; ver com desaprovação

most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

achar ruim; desaprovar

informal colloquial alternative

Portugal

desaprovar; ver com desaprovação

formal standard usage

turn one's nose up at

look down one's nose at

frown upon

take a dim view of

cast aspersions on

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