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disfavour

/dɪsˈfeɪ.vər/

2 entries

noun

/dɪsˈfeɪ.vər/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние немилости или склонность не одобрять кого-либо или группу.

A noun referring to the state of being out of favor or an inclination to withhold approval from someone or a group.

uncountable

  1. State of being out of favorC1formalbritish

    The condition of not being liked, approved of, or supported.

    ruНемилость

    • The politician fell into disfavour after the scandal.
    • His outspoken views brought him into disfavour with the committee.
    • The old tradition has fallen into disfavour among younger generations.

    Synonymsdisapprobationdisapprovaldiscreditdisesteemdislikedispleasureunpopularity

    Antonymsapprovalfavorsupport

  2. Disapproval or dislikeC1formalbritish

    A feeling or expression of disapproval, often withholding approval from someone or something.

    ruНеодобрение

    • She looked at the proposal with disfavour.
    • The manager regarded the new policy with disfavour.
    • His actions earned him the disfavour of his colleagues.

    Synonymsantipathyaversioncensurecondemnationdisapprobationdisapprovaldisfavordislikedispleasuredissentdistasteobjection

    Antonymsapprovalfavourpreference

Forms
  • disfavours plural form
  • disfavours' possessive plural form
  • disfavour's possessive singular form

verb

/dɪsˈfeɪ.vər/C1formalbritish
  • ruГлагол, означающий относиться с неодобрением или проявлять отсутствие благосклонности к кому-либо или чему-либо.

A verb meaning to regard with disapproval or to show a lack of favor towards someone or something.

  1. To put at a disadvantageC1formalbritish

    To treat unfavorably or cause harm or hindrance to someone or something.

    ruСтавить в невыгодное положение

    • The new policy disfavours small businesses by imposing heavy taxes.
    • His lack of experience disfavoured him during the job interview.
    • The system seems to disfavour applicants from rural areas.

    Synonymsdisadvantagehamperimpedeprejudiceset back

    Antonymsaidassistfavourhelpsupport

Forms
  • disfavoured past participle
  • disfavoured past simple
  • disfavouring present participle
  • disfavours third person singular