desfavorecem
[desh-fah-voh-REH-sem]
verb
disfavor, disadvantage, work against
1. Third person plural present indicative of 'desfavorecer' - to treat unfavorably; to put at a disadvantage; to prejudice against
These policies disfavor small businesses.
Essas políticas desfavorecem as pequenas empresas.
2. To work against someone's interests; to be detrimental to
The weather conditions disfavor the harvest.
As condições climáticas desfavorecem a colheita.
3. To make someone look worse or less attractive
That hairstyle disfavors her features.
Esse penteado desfavorece seus traços.
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