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disfavor

  (dĭs-fā'vər) pronunciation
n.
  1. Unfavorable opinion or regard; disapproval.
  2. The condition of being regarded with disapproval.
tr.v., -vored, -vor·ing, -vors.

To view or treat with dislike or disapproval.


 
 
Thesaurus: disfavor

noun

    Unfavorable opinion or judgment: disapprobation, disapproval, disesteem, displeasure. See like/dislike.

verb

    To have or express an unfavorable opinion of: deprecate, disapprove, discountenance, disesteem, frown on (or upon), object. Idioms: hold no brief for, not go for, take a dim view of, take exception to. See like/dislike.

 
Antonyms: disfavor

n

Definition: dislike; disgrace
Antonyms: approval, endorsement, favor, like


 
WordNet: disfavor
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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: the state of being out of favor
  Synonym: disfavour

Meaning #2: an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
  Synonyms: disfavour, dislike, disapproval


The verb disfavor has one meaning:

Meaning #1: put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
  Synonyms: disadvantage, disfavour


 
 

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