What does disfavour mean?
Definitions for disfavour
dis·favour
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Princeton's WordNet
disfavor, disfavournoun
the state of being out of favor
"he is in disfavor with the king"
disfavor, disfavour, dislike, disapprovalverb
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
disadvantage, disfavor, disfavourverb
put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
"This rule clearly disadvantages me"
Wiktionary
disfavournoun
The state of being out of favour.
disfavourverb
The act of showing lack of favour or antipathy.
Etymology: From desfaveur
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Disfavournoun
Etymology: dis and favour.
It was verily thought, that had it not been for four great disfavours of that voyage, the enterprize had succeeded. Francis Bacon.
While free from sacrilege, he was at peace, as it were, with God and man; but after his sacrilege, he was in disfavour with both. Henry Spelman.
To Disfavourverb
To discountenance; to withold or withdraw kindness.
Etymology: from the noun.
Might not those of higher rank, and nearer access to her majesty, receive her own commands, and be countenanced or disfavoured according as they obey? Jonathan Swift.
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disfavour
Disfavour refers to a feeling of dislike or disapproval towards someone or something. It represents a lack of approval, support or satisfaction. It often involves not giving someone or something the same treatment or conditions as others because they are not liked or approved of. Also, it could involve reducing the popularity or status of someone or something.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Disfavour
dis-fā′vur, n. want of favour: displeasure: dislike.—v.t. to withhold favour from: to disapprove: to oppose.—n. Disfā′vourer.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of disfavour in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of disfavour in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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