to disfavor
1
5.7
- verb
- /dɪsˈfeɪvər/
- US
:
desaprobar
- Films often disfavor foster parents, who appear as usurpers instead of true members of the traditional family.
Examples
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Additionally, female respondents disfavored use in higher numbers.
Academic text (2006) -
One of the greatest obstacles to progressive teaching is the ridicule of teachers by parents who disfavor teaching methods that differ radically from those they experienced when they attended public high schools.
Academic text (1995) -
And white successes, who are hired despite being disfavored in selection, have thereby been shown to be especially productive.
Academic text (1997) -
The second set of hypotheses focused on whether respondents disfavored the use of anabolic steroids for performance gain.
Academic text (2006) -
The courts tended to disfavor legislative tinkering with jurisdiction, and this disfavor generated what we could call substantive canons of interpretation.
Academic text (2017) -
In 1913, the historian Charles Beard argued that the Constitution favored the business class and disfavored farmers and debtors.
Academic text (2017) -
Many voters seem to disfavor the proposed changes to the healthcare system.
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The committee voted to disfavor projects that did not meet environmental standards.
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He felt that the school consistently disfavored students who needed extra support.
Synonyms
349
5.1
To say you do not agree with something
298
4.0
To strongly criticize someone or something publicly
94
2.9
To think something is wrong or bad and show it
51
5.5
To show dislike and no respect for someone or something
26
7.7
To express strong disapproval of someone, often in an official statement
23
4.2
To think something is not acceptable
15
6.4
To treat a person or thing as not worthy of respect
14
3.9
To show that you do not approve of something, often for social or official reasons
5
7.3
Tell someone gently that what they did was wrong
Antonyms
How Disapproving
- US
31
7.7
26
4.6
839
1.9
- US
1
5.7
94
2.9
14
3.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Disfavor comes from dis- 'not' and favor 'support' or 'good opinion', just like in dislike. So, to disfavor someone is to treat them with less support or with dislike.