disfavor

²disfavor

verb

Definition of DISFAVOR

transitive verb

: to withhold or withdraw favor from

Examples of DISFAVOR

1. The current laws favor large businesses and disfavor smaller businesses.
2. <a style of stage acting that is disfavored by most theatergoers today>

First Known Use of DISFAVOR

1570

Related to DISFAVOR

Synonyms: dislike, disrelish, mislike

Antonyms: adore, cotton (to), delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, groove (on), like, love, relish, revel (in)

Related Words: abhor, abominate, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, resent; condemn, despise, scorn; cringe (at), disapprove (of), frown (on or upon), mind, object (to), shy (from or away from)

Near Antonyms: admire, appreciate, cherish, esteem, regard, respect; adore, deify, idolize, revere, reverence, venerate, worship; prize, treasure, value; drink (in), savor (also savour); dote (on), idolize; favor, prefer

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