disfavour
US disfavor
/ (dɪsˈfeɪvə) /
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noun
disapproval or dislike
the state of being disapproved of or disliked
an unkind act
a damaging or disadvantageous effect; detriment
verb
(tr) to regard or treat with disapproval or dislike
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The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.
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