1
as in dislikes
a strong feeling of not liking or approving
made no attempt to hide his disfavor of his wife's relatives
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2
as in disapprovals
refusal to accept as right or desirable
their suggestion was met with disfavor by virtually all of the other club members
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as in disadvantages
the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success
the defendant certainly acted to his own disfavor with his frequent outbursts
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1
as in hates
to feel dislike for
a style of stage acting that is disfavored by most theatergoers today
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as in criticizes
to hold an unfavorable opinion of
polls showing that this political candidate is highly disfavored by most voters
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Recent Examples of disfavors
Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
While the Second Circuit decidedly disfavors rehearings en banc, the court identifies several exceptional circumstances where petitions are granted.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Government officials cannot attempt to coerce private parties in order to punish or suppress views that the government disfavors.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
While the Second Circuit decidedly disfavors rehearings en banc, the court identifies several exceptional circumstances where petitions are granted.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disfavors
Noun
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Cole dislikes when stairs are carpeted or when the runner extends to the baluster and the wall.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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There was no menu and no visible bottles behind the bar, so every cocktail that ended up before someone was the product of a conversation about likes, dislikes, flavors, and vibes.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Majority disapprovals were recorded among the remaining topics − all of which have dominated headlines in the last several months.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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To some extent the attention that CRA’s get makes makes sense, as these disapprovals tend to zero in on some of the most prominent recent regulatory activity.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The subsidies have helped offset some of the structural cost disadvantages that manufacturers face in India, including the lack of a China-like robust supply chain and logistics challenges.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Like nearshoring, each friendshoring destination has its advantages and disadvantages.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That just leaves us with a fingerless man and the wife who hates him.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
16 Mar. 2026
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There’s a part of Samira that hates herself, that understands or even wants to say those things to herself in that moment.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The author criticizes Kristi Noem’s leadership at the Department of Homeland Security as characterized by incompetence and attention-seeking that prioritized self-promotion over policy substance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Whatley outlines public safety priorities, criticizes Cooper Beyond the specific proposal, Whatley said public safety would be a central focus of his Senate campaign and potential term in office.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If your child rejects a new dish, don't give up hope.—
Barrie Gillies,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
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Many expect a work stoppage — and possibly the cancellation of games for the first time since 1995 — as the MLB owners push for a salary cap and the players union rejects one.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Disfavors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disfavors. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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