to disfavor
Third Person
disfavors
Present Participle
disfavoring
Past Tense
disfavored
Past Participle
disfavored
1
to disadvantage or harm someone or something by hindering their progress
transitive
- The new policies disfavored small businesses, making it difficult for them to compete with larger corporations.
- His outspoken views on the topic disfavored him among his colleagues, leading to ostracism in the workplace.
- The changes to the tax code disfavored low-income families, exacerbating economic inequality.
- The weather conditions disfavored the athletes, affecting their performance in the competition.
- Discriminatory hiring practices can disfavor qualified candidates based on their race or gender.
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