disfavor

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disfavor (Amer.)
v. disapprove, dislike (also disfavour)
 
n. disapproval, dislike (also disfavour)

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disfavor

Noun
1. the state of being out of favor; "he is in disfavor with the king"
(synonym) disfavour
(hypernym) rejection
(derivation) disadvantage, disfavour
2. an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
(synonym) disfavour, dislike, disapproval
(hypernym) inclination, disposition, tendency
(hyponym) doghouse

Verb
1. put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm; "This rule clearly disadvantages me"
(synonym) disadvantage, disfavour
(hypernym) discriminate, separate, single out
(hyponym) handicap, hinder, hamper
(derivation) disfavour


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disfavor
nm. disfavor

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)Download this dictionary
Disfavor
(v. t.)
To withhold or withdraw favor from; to regard with disesteem; to show disapprobation of; to discountenance.
  
 
(v. t.)
To injure the form or looks of.
  
 
(n.)
Want of favor of favorable regard; disesteem; disregard.
  
 
(n.)
The state of not being in favor; a being under the displeasure of some one; state of unacceptableness; as, to be in disfavor at court.
  
 
(n.)
An unkindness; a disobliging act.
  

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. About
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disfavor
Synonyms and related words:
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