Disfavor

Definition of Disfavor

Dis`fa´vor

n.	1.	Want of favor of favorable regard; disesteem; disregard. The people that deserved my disfavor. - Is. x. 6 (1551). Sentiment of disfavor against its ally. - Gladstone.
	2.	The state of not being in favor; a being under the displeasure of some one; state of unacceptableness; as, to be in disfavor at court.
	3.	An unkindness; a disobliging act. He might dispense favors and disfavors. - Clarendon.
v. t.	1.	To withhold or withdraw favor from; to regard with disesteem; to show disapprobation of; to discountenance. [imp. & p. p. Disfavored ; p. pr. & vb. n. Disfavoring.] Countenanced or disfavored according as they obey. - Swift.
	2.	To injure the form or looks of.

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