dis·fa·vor /(ˌ)dɪsˈfevɚ/
(v.)不贊成,冷淡,疏遠;失寵,不受歡迎
Dis·fa·vor, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disfavored p. pr. & vb. n. Disfavoring.]
1. To withhold or withdraw favor from; to regard with disesteem; to show disapprobation of; to discountenance.
Countenanced or disfavored according as they obey. --Swift.
2. To injure the form or looks of. [R.]
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Dis·fa·vor n. [Written also disfavour.]
1. Want of favor of favorable regard; disesteem; disregard.
The people that deserved my disfavor. --Is. x. 6 (1551).
Sentiment of disfavor against its ally. --Gladstone.
2. The state of not being in favor; a being under the displeasure of some one; state of unacceptableness; as, to be in disfavor at court.
3. An unkindness; a disobliging act.
He might dispense favors and disfavors. --Clarendon.
disfavor
n 1: the state of being out of favor; "he is in disfavor with the
king" [syn: disfavour]
2: an inclination to withhold approval from some person or
group [syn: disfavour, dislike, disapproval]
v : put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm; "This rule clearly
disadvantages me" [syn: disadvantage, disfavour]
[ant: advantage]