Opposite of a kind or helpful deed
“Doing him a disfavor would be sure to bring the vultures swooping down on his business.”
Opposite of bias or prejudice in favor of one person or thing
“Secularism was accepted to ensure equal rights and impartiality towards all religions.”
Opposite of a fondness or positive regard for something
“Bishop Orleton, having earned the king's disfavor for his support of the marcher lord's rebellion, had been put under house arrest in the Tower.”
Opposite of the state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
“Denim had begun to fall into disfavor with the younger generation.”
Opposite of backing or support received from, or provided by, someone
“Do so at your peril, and incur his wrath at your discretion.”
Opposite of a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position
Opposite of high renown or honor attained through notable achievements
Opposite of official permission or approval for an action
Opposite of a kind or helpful deed, or the showing of kindness or helpfulness
Opposite of a favorably disposed attitude or manner toward someone or something
Opposite of a beneficial thing for which one is grateful
“The consequence of her son's transgression is an affliction that she will have to bear for the rest of her life.”
Opposite of a favorable inclination or enthusiasm for something
“He took no heed of the bakery as we passed by, his indifference for pastries evident.”
Opposite of a gift
“Dolphins have been documented rescuing humans and acting as our allies, yet they expect nothing in return.”
Opposite of favour shown to one person or thing over another or others
“I'll be running this planet for the betterment and equality of all.”
Opposite of one's standing in the eyes of others
“You bring disrespect to the Gods when you fight in their place of worship.”
Opposite of to have a preference for
“He might be a popular celebrity but he tends to avoid the limelight.”
Opposite of to advocate or show support or approval of
“This strategy may, even if indirectly, disfavor the establishment of new, perhaps smaller and specialized private institutions.”
Opposite of to work to the advantage of
“It was asserted that the patent laws hinder the progress of invention.”
Opposite of to endow with a quality, ability, or asset
“Odin didn't strip Thor's power, but he did remove his ability to channel his powers through Mjolnir.”
Opposite of to be obliging or show beneficence toward
“Sorry to disappoint everyone, but the band will not be performing an encore.”
(dialectal, Southern US) Opposite of to resemble or look like, especially a parent or relative
“Even though they are twins, they differ from each other in looks and personality.”
Opposite of to assist, support or back someone in their actions or endeavors
Opposite of to champion or endorse a cause
“We must oppose any trade rules based on even the most minimalist form of reciprocity in market access.”
Opposite of to provide with a quality, ability, or asset
Opposite of to endow with a quality, ability, or asset
Opposite of to choose or select
“I firmly believe in taking the custom route, deselect any options that you don't think you need and only select those that you do.”
Opposite of to enjoy or like something
“Always veering towards the conservative and traditional, they dislike novelties, experimentation or quirky fads.”
Opposite of to consider or regard somebody or something as
“We will disregard his status as a citizen of this country, and then prosecute him for treasonous activities against our nation.”
Opposite of to like better
“Many of the institutionalized negotiation spaces in real life disprefer dealing with emotions.”
Opposite of to do a favor, or show beneficence toward
Opposite of to approbate or endorse
“Many agree that this conflict is senseless and openly oppose it.”
Opposite of to transfer the possession of something to someone
Opposite of to treat with great care, attention or indulgence
Opposite of to be supportive of someone
Opposite of to offer a recommendation
Opposite of to praise or express approval for something or someone
Opposite of to resemble someone or something in appearance, action or behavior
(clausal, followed by for or about) Opposite of to place an emphasis of concern, interest or importance on someone or something
“The best thing to do is to disregard all the negative noise and focus on getting the fundamentals right.”
Opposite of to honor or favor
“Their purity had to be safeguarded from those who would dishonor them and thereby dishonor the clan.”
Opposite of to enhance the value of something, or to make more efficient
“Stress is believed to impair one's ability to regulate moods.”
Opposite of to highly recommend or endorse something
Opposite of to advise or suggest (something) as a course of action
“No one should discommend teaching future citizens to think critically and to subject orthodoxies and truisms to rigorous examination.”
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