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in disfavor

idiom

Definition of in disfavor

formal
: not popular
  • The theory has long been in disfavor.

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disfavor play

  1. : disapproval, dislike

  2. : the state or fact of being no longer favored

  3. : disadvantage

  1. : to withhold or withdraw favor from

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