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Disfavor

Disfavor Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Disfavor? [n] an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group [n] the state of being out of favor; "he is in disfavor with the king" [v] put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm; "This rule clearly disadvantages me" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Disfavor: disadvantage \| disapproval \| disfavour \| disfavour \| disfavour \| dislike Related Terms \| Find terms related to Disfavor: abhor \| alienation \| aversion \| bad books \| bad character \| bad name \| bad odor \| bad report \| bad reputation \| bad repute \| ban \| be hostile to \| blackball \| blackballing \| breach \| breach of friendship \| break \| categorically reject \| cleavage \| cleft \| complaint \| deprecate \| dim view \| disaffection \| disaffinity \| disagreement \| disallow \| disappointment \| disapprobation \| disapproval \| disapprove \| disapprove of \| discommend \| discontent \| discontentedness \| discontentment \| discountenance \| discredit \| disenchantment \| disesteem \| disgrace \| disgruntlement \| dishonor \| disillusion \| disillusionment \| disinclination \| dislike \| disliking \| displeasure \| disrelish \| disrepute \| disrespect \| disruption \| dissatisfaction \| dissent \| dissent from \| distaste \| distrust \| disunion \| disunity \| divergence \| dividedness \| division \| estrangement \| evil repute \| exclude \| exclusion \| falling-out \| frown \| frown at \| frown down \| frown upon \| grimace at \| hate \| ignominy \| ill fame \| ill repute \| ill-favor \| indignation \| indisposition \| infamy \| loathe \| look askance at \| look black upon \| low estimation \| low opinion \| mislike \| mistrust \| not approve \| not care for \| not go for \| not hear of \| not hold with \| object \| object to \| objection \| obloquy \| odium \| open rupture \| oppose \| opposition \| opposure \| opprobrium \| ostracism \| ostracize \| poor reputation \| protest \| public dishonor \| recall of ambassadors \| reject \| rejection \| rift \| rupture \| say no to \| schism \| separation \| shady reputation \| split \| take exception to \| think ill of \| think little of \| thumb down \| thumbs-down \| unhappiness \| unsavory reputation \| view with disfavor See Also \| discriminate \| disposition \| doghouse \| hamper \| handicap \| hinder \| inclination \| prejudice \| rejection \| reprobation \| separate \| single out \| tendency Disfavor In Webster's Dictionary \Disfa"vor\, n. [Pref. dis- + favor: cf. OF. disfaveur, F. d['e]faveur.] [Written also {disfavour}.] 1. Want of favor of favorable regard; disesteem; disregard. The people that deserved my disfavor. --Is. x. 6 (1551). Sentiment of disfavor against its ally. --Gladstone. 2. 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. An unkindness; a disobliging act. He might dispense favors and disfavors. --Clarendon. \Disfa"vor\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disfavored}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Disfavoring}.] 1. To withhold or withdraw favor from; to regard with disesteem; to show disapprobation of; to discountenance. Countenanced or disfavored according as they obey. --Swift. 2. To injure the form or looks of. [R.] --B. Jonson.

Disfavor Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Disfavor?

[n] an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
[n] the state of being out of favor; "he is in disfavor with the king"
[v] put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm; "This rule clearly disadvantages me"

Disfavor In Webster's Dictionary

\Dis*fa"vor\, n. [Pref. dis- + favor: cf. OF.
disfaveur, F. d['e]faveur.] [Written also {disfavour}.]
1. Want of favor of favorable regard; disesteem; disregard.

         The people that deserved my disfavor. --Is. x. 6
                                               (1551).

         Sentiment of disfavor against its ally. --Gladstone.

2. 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. An unkindness; a disobliging act.

         He might dispense favors and disfavors. --Clarendon.


\Dis*fa"vor\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disfavored}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Disfavoring}.]
1. To withhold or withdraw favor from; to regard with
   disesteem; to show disapprobation of; to discountenance.

         Countenanced or disfavored according as they obey.
                                               --Swift.

2. To injure the form or looks of. [R.] --B. Jonson.

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