The present participle of disfavor; the act of showing disapproval, withholding support, or treating someone or something unfavorably.
From disfavor as a verb, using the present participle suffix -ing to show ongoing action of withdrawing favor or approval.
Disfavoring certain candidates or policies is how power really works behind the scenes—it's quieter than open opposition but often more effective because it operates through informal networks and institutional preferences.
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