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   disfavour

   /dɪsˈfeɪvə/

   noun

   • 1. disapproval or dislike: "the headmaster regarded her with disfavour"
   • ▪ the state of being disliked: "coal fell into disfavour because steam engines are noisy and polluting"

   verb

   • 1. put at a disadvantage or treat as undesirable: "the system favours those who employ less labour and disfavours those who employ more"

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   What does disfavor mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! DISFAVOUR definition: 1. a feeling of dislike or disapproval: 2. UK spelling of disfavor. Learn more.

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   What is disfavour?

   • Definition of disfavour noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary the feeling that you do not like or approve of somebody/something with disfavour They looked upon the new policy with disfavour. in/into disfavour (with somebody) She seems to have fallen into disfavour with the director. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

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   What does it mean if someone falls into disfavor?

   • If someone or something falls into disfavour, people start to dislike or disapprove of them. He was in disfavour with the ruling party. He fell into disfavor as the president fell in the polls. If you look at someone or something with disfavour, the expression on your face shows that you dislike or disapprove of them.

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   What does it mean if you look at someone with disfavour?

   • If you look at someone or something with disfavour, the expression on your face shows that you dislike or disapprove of them. She eyed his unruly collar-length hair with disfavour.

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   What is the origin of the word disfavor?

   • The word disfavor originates from the Latin 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'opposite' and 'favor' meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor. The gambling known as business looks with austere disfavor upon the business known as gambling.

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   What does it mean to be unfavoured?

   • 1. To be unfavoured means not regarded with kindness, without patronage, and without countenance. 2. Unfavoured also means unpropitious.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › disfavourDISFAVOUR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Disfavour is a noun that means a feeling of dislike or disapproval. It is the UK spelling of disfavor. See how to use it in sentences and compare it with related words.

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     DISFAVOUR meaning: 1. a feeling of dislike or disapproval:...

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     disfavour translate: tidak disukai, tidak senang. Learn more...

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     DISFAVOUR translate: 不喜歡，不贊成，厭惡. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Disfavour: Thai Translation

     disfavour translate: ความไม่ชอบ, การไม่ยอมรับ. Learn more in...

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   Disfavour is a noun that means disapproval or dislike, or the state of being disapproved of or disliked. It is also a verb that means to regard or treat with disapproval or dislike. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples and usage trends.

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   Disfavour is a noun meaning disapproval or dislike, or a verb meaning to regard or treat with disapproval or dislike. See how to use disfavour in sentences from various sources.

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   the state of being out of favor. an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

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   Disfavour is a noun that means disapproval, dislike, or disadvantage. It can also be a verb that means to harm or prejudice someone or something. See examples, translations, and related words for disfavour.

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   Disfavour is a noun that means the feeling that you do not like or approve of somebody/something. Learn how to pronounce it, see example sentences and find out which words work together with it.

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