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 Definitions of disfavor  [ɪsˈfeɪ vər]  

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Definition of 'disfavor' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) disfavor
unfavorable regard; displeasure; dislike.

2.  disfavor
the state of being regarded unfavorably; disrepute.

3. (v.t.) disfavor
to regard or treat with disfavor.

Etymology:  (1525–35)

Definition of 'disfavor' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) disfavor, disfavour
the state of being out of favor
"he is in disfavor with the king"

2. (verb) disfavor, disfavour, dislike, disapproval
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

3. (verb) disadvantage, disfavor, disfavour
put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
"This rule clearly disadvantages me"


Definition of 'disfavor' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) disfavor
want of favor of favorable regard; disesteem; disregard

2. (noun) disfavor
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

3. (noun) disfavor
an unkindness; a disobliging act

4. (verb) disfavor
to withhold or withdraw favor from; to regard with disesteem; to show disapprobation of; to discountenance

5. (verb) disfavor
to injure the form or looks of



'disfavor' - Nearby Entries  

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