Definition of DISFAVOR

disfavor

Plural: disfavors

Noun

  • the state of being out of favor
    • "he is in disfavor with the king"
  • an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
  • Alternative form of disfavour.

Verb

Verb Forms: disfavored, disfavoring, disfavors

  • To regard with disapproval or lack of favor.
  • put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
  • Alternative form of disfavour.

Examples

  • He would disfavor any strategy that involved blocking potential bingo lines.

Origin / Etymology

From dis- + favor.

Antonyms

advantage, favor

Scrabble Score: 15

disfavor: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
disfavor: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
disfavor: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

disfavor: valid Words With Friends Word