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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
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
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
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]