what does disfavor mean?
DISFAVOR as NOUN
- Meaning
- an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
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Hypernyms(s) disfavor is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- the state of being out of favor
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- he is in disfavor with the king
Hypernyms(s) disfavor is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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DISFAVOR as VERB
- Meaning
- put at a disadvantage
- hinder, harm
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- This rule clearly disadvantages me
Hypernyms(s) disfavor is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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