English Explanatory Dictionary

disfavour

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Lack of favour; displeasure.
  2. An unkindness; a disobliging act.
  3. A state of being out of favour.
verb
  1. To show lack of favour or antipathy towards.

Pronunciation

/dɪsˈfeɪvə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-disfavour.wav

Word forms

disfavour disfavours disfavor disfavouring disfavoured

Etymology

From English dis- + favour, from Middle French desfaveur.

Synonyms

maltreatment discriminate maltreat

Antonyms

favour

Derived words

disfavourer
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