noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of disfavour. US, alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
2. 2
   an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group wordnet
3. 3
   the state of being out of favor wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   Alternative form of disfavour. US, alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

discriminateabhorabominationalienationaversionbad books

Antonyms

All antonyms

favorfraternity

Example

More examples

"His plans were regarded with some disfavor."

Etymology

From dis- + favor.

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