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disfavour
noun
verb
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- D
- Ends with
- R
- Contains
- ISFAVOU
- Scrabble score
- 16
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
dɪsˈfeɪvə(ɹ)
Meaning
Definitions
noun
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
noun
the state of being out of favor
“he is in disfavor with the king”
verb
put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
“This rule clearly disadvantages me”
In context
Example Sentences
he is in disfavor with the king
This rule clearly disadvantages me
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