Definition of Disfavor

1. Noun. The state of being out of favor. "He is in disfavor with the king"

Exact synonyms: Disfavour
Generic synonyms: Rejection
Specialized synonyms: Wilderness
Derivative terms: Disfavour

2. Verb. Put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm. "This rule clearly disadvantages me"
Exact synonyms: Disadvantage, Disfavour
Specialized synonyms: Hamper, Handicap, Hinder, Prejudice
Generic synonyms: Discriminate, Separate, Single Out
Antonyms: Advantage
Derivative terms: Disadvantage, Disfavour

3. Noun. An inclination to withhold approval from some person or group.
Exact synonyms: Disapproval, Disfavour, Dislike
Generic synonyms: Disposition, Inclination, Tendency
Specialized synonyms: Doghouse, Reprobation

Definition of Disfavor

1. n. Want of favor of favorable regard; disesteem; disregard.

2. v. t. To withhold or withdraw favor from; to regard with disesteem; to show disapprobation of; to discountenance.

Definition of Disfavor

1. to regard with disapproval [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Disfavor

disestablish
disestablished
disestablishes
disestablishing
disestablishment
disesteem
disesteemed
disesteeming
disesteems
diseur
diseurs
diseuse
diseuses
disfame
disfames
disfavor (current term)
disfavored
disfavoring
disfavors
disfavour
disfavoured
disfavouring
disfavours
disfiguration
disfigure
disfigured
disfigurement
disfigurements
disfigures
disfiguring

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