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disfavour

/dɪsˈfeɪ.vər/

Traduction: Nom désignant le fait d'être en défaveur, l'état de quelqu'un qui a perdu l'estime ou l'approbation d'autrui, ou l'action de désapprouver ou de regarder quelqu'un ou quelque chose avec désapprobation., Verbe signifiant traiter avec désapprobation ou manifester un manque de bienveillance envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

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noun

/dɪsˈfeɪ.vər/C1formal
  • frNom désignant le fait d'être en défaveur, l'état de quelqu'un qui a perdu l'estime ou l'approbation d'autrui, ou l'action de désapprouver ou de regarder quelqu'un ou quelque chose avec désapprobation.

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

indénombrable

  1. State of being out of favorC1formalbritish

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

    frÉtat de défaveur

    • 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.

    Synonymesdisapprobationdisapprovaldiscreditdisesteemdislikedispleasureunpopularity

    Antonymesapprovalfavorsupport

  2. Disapproval or dislikeC1formalbritish

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

    frDéfaveur, désapprobation

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

    Synonymesantipathyaversioncensurecondemnationdisapprobationdisapprovaldisfavordislikedispleasuredissentdistasteobjection

    Antonymesapprovalfavourpreference

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

verb

/dɪsˈfeɪ.vər/C1formalbritish
  • frVerbe signifiant traiter avec désapprobation ou manifester un manque de bienveillance envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

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.

    frdésavantager

    • 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.

    Synonymesdisadvantagehamperimpedeprejudiceset back

    Antonymesaidassistfavourhelpsupport

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