disfavour

/dɪsˈfeɪvər/
verb
  1. To regard with disapproval; to dislike or reject (British spelling).
    • Many parents disfavour the idea of banning school trips.
    • She disfavoured the suggestion to cut the arts budget.
    • The committee disfavoured the application due to incomplete paperwork.
Antonyms
noun
  1. The state of being disliked, disapproved of, or not supported (British spelling).
    • The MP fell into disfavour with his party after the controversial vote.
    • Her unconventional methods put her in disfavour with the traditionalists.
    • The old customs have fallen into disfavour in modern Britain.
  2. Lack of approval or preference; dislike or disapproval (British spelling).
    • The proposal was viewed with disfavour by the board of directors.
    • He expressed his disfavour of the new policy in a strongly worded letter.
    • Public disfavour of the tax increase was evident in the opinion polls.
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