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Disfavour Definition & Meaning

disfavour
noun
  1. the state of being out of favor; "he is in disfavor with the king"
  2. an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
verb
  1. put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm; "This rule clearly disadvantages me"

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What does disfavour mean?
the state of being out of favor; "he is in disfavor with the king" an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm; "This rule clearly disadvantages me"
What part of speech is disfavour?
Disfavour is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does disfavour have?
Disfavour has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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