disfavour

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the state of being out of favor
  2. noun an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
  3. verb put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm

Etymology

From English dis- + favour, from Middle French desfaveur.

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