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dis·fa·vor
 disfavor
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- pronunciation:
- dIs
feI
v
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
unfavorable regard or opinion; displeasure or disapproval.
- synonyms:
- disapprobation, disapproval, disesteem, displeasure
- antonyms:
- favor
- similar words:
- discontentment, dislike, dissatisfaction
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| definition 2: |
the state or condition of being regarded with displeasure or disapproval.
an artist in disfavor with the public- synonyms:
- disgrace, disrepute
- antonyms:
- favor
- similar words:
- discredit, dishonor, ignominy, opprobrium, shame
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| definition 3: |
a harmful or unkind act.
The president did himself a disfavor by choosing poor advisors.- synonyms:
- disservice
- antonyms:
- favor
- similar words:
- affront, discourtesy, harm, injury, insult, offense, wrong
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| related words: |
contempt, disgrace, obloquy |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
disfavors, disfavoring, disfavored |
| definition: |
to regard or treat with disapproval or displeasure.
- synonyms:
- disapprove
- antonyms:
- favor
- similar words:
- deprecate, discountenance, disparage, mind
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