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| disesteem |
to disfavor, disrespect, or have low regard for. [2 definitions] |
| disgrace |
the state of being in disrespect, dishonor, or disfavor; shame. [2/3 definitions] |
| disrepute |
ill repute or low regard; disgrace or disfavor (usu. prec. by "in" or "into"). |
| eclipse |
a decline into obscurity, disfavor, or low status. [1/6 definitions] |
| in Dutch |
(informal) in trouble or disfavor. |
| in someone's bad graces |
having the disfavor and disapproval of someone. |
| in the doghouse |
in disfavor. |
| propitiate |
to overcome the disfavor or distrust of; conciliate; appease. |
| shame |
the state of being in disrepute or disfavor. [1/8 definitions] |
| Siberia |
(informal) any location, job, or the like to which a person is assigned for punishment or as a sign of disfavor. [1/2 definitions] |
| turn off |
(informal) to create displeasure, distaste, or disfavor in (someone), esp. after initial enthusiasm. [1/3 definitions] |
| unfavorable |
indicating disfavor or dislike. [1/3 definitions] |
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