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disfavour

dis·fa·vour

UK/dɪsˈfeɪvə(ɹ)/ uncommon uk
noun (2) verb (1)

noun

1.

the state of being out of favor

  • “he is in disfavor with the king”
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verb

1.

put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm

  • “This rule clearly disadvantages me”
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Origin

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

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