Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[experiencer] DISAPPROVE (PP{of NP})
Examples:
Her mother disapproved of her new job.
I disapprove of her child-rearing methods.
A majority of the respondents said they disapproved of the performance of the Democratic-lead Congress.
You are seeing a married man? I disapprove.
Mappings:
VerbNet: marvel-31.3-6
FrameNet: Judgment
PropBank: disapprove.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2
Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent] DISAPPROVE NP2
Examples:
They disapproved my extension. What do I do now?
The shareholders disapproved the acquisition of the company by Acme Inc. for $27 a share.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: disapprove.01