See Also: disapprove(dictionary)
disapprove(dictionary)

confluence (iou) and disapprove (iou)


confluence (iou)



confluence noun. LME.
[Late Latin confluentia, formed as CONFLUENT: see -ENCE.]
a. A flowing together or union of rivers etc. LME.
b. The place where two or more rivers etc. unite. M16.
c. A combined flow or flood. E17.
a. A gathering together or flocking of people etc. LME.
b. A numerous concourse or assemblage of people etc.; a multitude. LME.

disapprove (iou)



disapprove verb. L15.
[from DIS- 2 + APPROVE verb2.]
verb trans. Prove to be untrue or wrong; disprove. L15-L18.
verb trans. Have or express an unfavourable opinion of. M17.
M. Trevor He disapproved this impatience.
verb intrans. Have or express an unfavourable opinion (of). E18.
H. James She disapproved of clamorous children. C. P. Snow He disapproved intensely.
disapprovable adjective deserving disapproval M17.
disapproval noun the act or fact of disapproving, possession or expression of an unfavourable opinion (of) M17.
disapprover noun L18.
disapprovingly adverb in a disapproving manner M19.