Definition of disfavor
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: disapproval, dislike
practices looked upon with disfavor
2
: the state or fact of being no longer favored
fell into disfavor
3
: disadvantage
disfavor
verb
disfavored; disfavoring; disfavors
Definition of disfavor (Entry 2 of 2)
: to withhold or withdraw favor from
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The first known use of disfavor was circa 1533
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