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disfavored

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verb

past tense of disfavor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disfavored
Verb
  • Suddenly, we're hated in the world.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Alli Jo refuted that everyone hated Carolina, claiming that Carolina kept to herself and did not interact with the majority of the women.
    Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Some countries are generally well-liked around the globe, some are simply accepted, and some are actively disliked—even hated.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Others disliked the richest man in the world playing such a prominent role.
    Time, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Some of Mangione's supporters have left messages of praise for him, while others have criticized the fundraising efforts.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Bo French, the chairman of the Tarrant County, Texas, GOP, criticized Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti, alleging that an emphasis on DEI programs had undermined the military's effectiveness.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Disfavored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disfavored. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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