DISFAVOR Synonyms

• an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

• a feeling of aversion or antipathy

• have or feel a dislike or distaste for

• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

• a serious examination and judgment of something

• a written evaluation of a work of literature

• the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

• the speech act of objecting

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

• (law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality

• not encouraging or approving or pleasing

• (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose

• involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness

• the state of being out of favor

• an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

• put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm

• the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

• put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm

• marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions

• recognize or perceive the difference

• treat differently on the basis of sex or race

• distinguish

• treat badly

• cruel or inhumane treatment