disfavour

dɪsˈfɔːvər

Definitions

1. noun

an act of showing disapproval or lack of support

“The politician suffered a loss of public disfavour after the scandal.”

2. verb

to show disapproval or a lack of support for something or someone

“The new policy will disfavour small businesses, so it’s unlikely to pass.”

3. verb

to treat someone or something with disapproval or a lack of support

“The manager disfavoured the project, so it was cancelled.”

4. noun

a person who is no longer supported or favoured by someone or something

“After the scandal, he became a disfavour of the public eye.”

Synonyms

  • disapproval
  • dislike
  • unfavour

Antonyms

  • approval
  • favour
  • support