1
as in disliking
a strong feeling of not liking or approving
we have a strong dislike for olives and wouldn't eat them even if we were paid
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2
as in disapproval
refusal to accept as right or desirable
the public's general dislike of negative campaign ads
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1
as in to hate
to feel dislike for
the two dogs disliked each other the first time they met, and never did become friends
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2
as in to criticize
to hold an unfavorable opinion of
dislike the governor's heavy-handed way of pushing his agenda
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Recent Examples of dislike
Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
If the dislike is mutual, the Dodgers do a much better job of hiding theirs.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
These were people Jason disliked.
—Akhil Sharma, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Notably, Samberg has shared his playful dislike for the Meyers’ dog throughout the years.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
If the dislike is mutual, the Dodgers do a much better job of hiding theirs.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Gabby dislikes Sebastian, perceiving him as an entitled womanizer.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
These were people Jason disliked.
—Akhil Sharma, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislike
Noun
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Over the last five years as uranium has come in from the cold of environmentalist disapproval Cameco has delivered a stellar 600% share price increase.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Searches for Szczerek and the name of his company surged after the footage went viral, and netizens have used review sites to voice their disapproval of his actions.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But now girls are only coming to the school to be famous, so that's why sororities are hating it.—
Tabitha Parent,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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This sets up an unprecedented constitutional crisis that could drag on for months, creating exactly the kind of regulatory uncertainty that crypto markets hate.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Wall Street analysts also criticized the rapid shift in permanent leadership at Nestle.—
Chloe Taylor,Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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Some have criticized the use of local and state police for federal work.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rivalries that are long in tenure and thick with hatred define college sports in the Deep South, where football is second only to faith in some places.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Examples abound of men with histories of misogyny – often expressed online – who go on to commit violent crimes in the name of their hatred.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But Boulos expressed displeasure when the firm learned that Kushner’s lawyer was trying to hit pause on the deal.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
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Jack Butland’s goal lived a charmed life throughout a flattering 2-1 loss in the Czech Republic, just three days after fans had voiced their displeasure during a 1-1 home draw against Dundee.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Several world leaders have already rejected the plan and insisted that the only solution is the creation of a Palestinian state once Hamas hands over the hostages and a new Palestinian government takes over.—
Michele Chabin,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Shi seemed confident that Strand Larsen, who was keen to join Newcastle United before the deadline, will knuckle down despite Wolves rejecting two bids.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The respected journo most recently discussed his distaste for Drake and Althoff’s first interview after watching a preview for their latest chat on The Bigger Picture.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Iran’s leaders still had their old distaste for direct confrontation.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has denounced the move.—
Mahmoud Atef,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Moscow and Beijing separately denounced the move, portraying it as misguided and counterproductive.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Dislike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislike. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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