English noun: disfavor | |||
1. | disfavor (state) the state of being out of favor | ||
Samples | He is in disfavor with the king. | ||
Synonyms | disfavour | ||
Broader (hypernym) | rejection | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | wilderness | ||
2. | disfavor (cognition) an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group | ||
Synonyms | disapproval, disfavour, dislike | ||
Broader (hypernym) | disposition, inclination, tendency | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | doghouse, reprobation | ||
English verb: disfavor | |||
1. | disfavor (social) put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm | ||
Samples | This rule clearly disadvantages me. | ||
Synonyms | disadvantage, disfavour | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | discriminate, separate, single out | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | hamper, handicap, hinder, prejudice | ||
Antonyms | advantage | ||