The Opposite(Antonym) of “favouring”
The antonyms of favouring are disapproving, opposing, and rejecting. The antonyms convey a negative or opposing attitude towards something or someone. They imply a lack of support, agreement, or approval.
Explore all Antonyms of “favouring”
Definitions and Examples of disapproving, opposing, rejecting
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Expressing an unfavorable opinion or judgment about something or someone.
Example
She was disapproving of his decision to quit his job without having another one lined up.
Actively resisting or working against something or someone.
Example
The two political parties have opposing views on taxation and healthcare.
Refusing to accept or consider something or someone.
Example
The company is rejecting all job applications that do not meet the minimum qualifications.
Key Differences: disapproving vs opposing vs rejecting
- 1Disapproving implies a negative opinion or judgment, while favouring implies a positive one.
- 2Opposing suggests active resistance or working against something, while favouring suggests support or agreement.
- 3Rejecting suggests refusing to accept or consider something, while favouring suggests accepting or considering it.
Effective Usage of disapproving, opposing, rejecting
- 1Debate: Use disapproving, opposing, and rejecting to express disagreement in debates and discussions.
- 2Persuasion: Use antonyms to persuade someone to change their opinion or behavior.
- 3Writing: Incorporate antonyms in writing to create contrast and emphasize opposing views.
Remember this!
The antonyms of favouring convey a negative or opposing attitude towards something or someone. Use disapproving, opposing, and rejecting to express disagreement in debates and discussions, persuade someone to change their opinion or behavior, and create contrast and emphasize opposing views in writing.
