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English noun: disfavour

1. disfavour (state) the state of being out of favor


SamplesHe is in disfavor with the king.


Synonymsdisfavor


Broader (hypernym)rejection


Narrower (hyponym)wilderness

2. disfavour (cognition) an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group


Synonymsdisapproval, disfavor, dislike


Broader (hypernym)disposition, inclination, tendency


Narrower (hyponym)doghouse, reprobation


English verb: disfavour

1. disfavour (social) put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm


SamplesThis rule clearly disadvantages me.


Synonymsdisadvantage, disfavor


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody.
Something ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)discriminate, separate, single out


Narrower (hyponym)hamper, handicap, hinder, prejudice


Antonymsadvantage









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