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English → English (WordNet)
Definition: disfavor
disfavor
n 1: the state of being out of favor;
“he is in disfavor with the
king” [syn:
disfavour]
2: an inclination to withhold approval from some person or
group [syn:
disfavour,
dislike,
disapproval]
v : put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm;
“This rule clearly
disadvantages me” [syn:
disadvantage,
disfavour]
[ant:
advantage]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Disfavor
Disfavor
\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.
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The people that deserved my disfavor. --Is. x. 6
(1551).
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Sentiment of disfavor against its ally. --Gladstone.
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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.
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3. An unkindness; a disobliging act.
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He might dispense favors and disfavors. --Clarendon.
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Disfavor
\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.
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Countenanced or disfavored according as they obey.
--Swift.
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2. To injure the form or looks of. [R.] --B. Jonson.
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