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disfavour
/dɪsˈfeɪvə(ɹ)/
noun 3verb 1
Collocations
4ADJ.
against, strong
VERB + DISFAVOUR
incurred, tipped
DISFAVOUR + NOUN
ally, superiors
PREP.
in, with
Definitions
noun
1
Lack of favour; displeasure.
His lateness for the appointment incurred her disfavour.
These same misdeeds have raised a strong sentiment of disfavour against its ally.
2
An unkindness; a disobliging act.
He might dispense favours and disfavours according to his own election.
3
A state of being out of favour.
The term “insane asylum” fell into disfavour long ago, but asylum is what some mentally ill people need.
verb
1
To show lack of favour or antipathy towards.
Her past performance meant that she was often disfavoured for important tasks.
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Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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His lateness for the appointment incurred her disfavour.
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These same misdeeds have raised a strong sentiment of disfavour against its ally.
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The ground-breaking work that lesbians and gay men have done in breaking down traditional roles for men and women in couples is given little attention [in this book] and creative sexual arrangements a
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Her past performance meant that she was often disfavoured for important tasks.
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He is in disfavour with his superiors.
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The scales tipped in his disfavour.
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