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disfavor

dis·fa·vor [ diss fáyvər ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. condition of disapproval: the state of being disapproved of
This fell into disfavor years ago.

2. disrespect or disapproval: a feeling of disapproval or lack of respect
They were looked on with disfavor.



transitive verb  (past and past participle dis·fa·vored, present participle dis·fa·vor·ing, 3rd person present singular dis·fa·vors)
Definition:
 
dislike or disapprove of something: to regard something with dislike or disapproval ( formal )

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