Collocations for disapproval - noun

strong
Several countries have expressed their strong disapproval of the law.

faint, mild | widespread | official | public
The decision met with widespread public disapproval.

moral, social

note
There was more than a note of disapproval in her voice.

express, mark, register, show
To mark his disapproval he refused to go to the wedding. | Her face registered her disapproval. | The students are showing their disapproval by refusing to attend lectures.

feel, sense
Even at this distance she could sense his disapproval.

in ~
Her lip curled in disapproval.

with ~
Harold noted the boy''s earring with disapproval.

~ at
She was stiff with disapproval at the notion.

~ of
his disapproval of Wallace''s conduct

a chorus/roar of disapproval
There was a chorus of disapproval from the crowd.

an expression/a frown/a look of disapproval
Seeing the look of disapproval on the doctor''s face, I put out my cigarette.

a murmur/sniff of disapproval
Dr Ali gave a great sniff of disapproval.