approbationnounapproval; praise.
Derivatives
approbateverb(US rare).
approbativeadjective
approbatoryadjective
Origin
ME: via OFr. from L.approbatio(n-), fromapprobare'approve', fromad-'to' +probare'try, test'.
ThesaurusapprobationnounAPPROVAL, acceptance, endorsement, appreciation, respect, admiration, commendation, praise, congratulations, acclaim, esteem, applause.
Oppositescriticism.