dislike 1 of 2

noun

(ˌ)dis-ˈlīk How to pronounce dislike (audio)
Definition of dislikenext
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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dislike

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verb

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
Noun
When an aide delivers a decision Harry dislikes, the easiest person to blame is the messenger. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 However, the tide quickly turned and their dislike morphed into a whirlwind romance. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
There’s plenty to dislike about it and there’s nothing like it. — Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 When Hank and Peggy meet a new family who has moved into the neighborhood, the Laotian Souphanousinphones, Hank immediately dislikes the father, Kahn, who is abrasive, competitive, and often rude. — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dislike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislike
  1. hatred
  2. disapproval
  3. hate
  4. criticize
  5. distaste
  6. displeasure
  7. reject
  8. denounce
Noun
  • The defense kept prodding James to tell more about the Compton gang war, the hatred between both sides, what really happened on that night in Las Vegas.
    — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
  • His hatred of the Islamic State group appears genuine, and American cooperation with Damascus against the terrorist network will benefit the Syrians who suffered most under its rule.
    — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of hatred
Noun
  • Teenagers roll their eyes and slam doors to express frustration or disapproval.
    — Juli Fraga, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
  • But beyond the rhetoric, Americans are feeling the cost of the war amid widespread public disapproval for a conflict that reportedly had cost Washington some $40 billion as of July.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of disapproval
Verb
  • The judges love Naheim’s gown but hate his jacket, which makes Law feel claustrophobic.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Whether fans love it or hate it, the pairing has generated plenty of conversation ahead of the NFL season and has given Steelers Nation an unexpected new mascot to debate.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of hate
Verb
  • One route might be a deal with the left-wing populist BSW party, which on Monday criticized the firewall and which shares some of the AfD’s criticism of Germany’s policies on immigration and Ukraine.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The team was criticized in Iran and branded as traitors in the media there for remaining silent when the Iranian national anthem was played ahead of their opening loss against South Korea on March 2.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of criticize
Noun
  • But all of that distaste was supposed to go away when the games began, when the undefeated and delicious product that is college football finally got the chance to shove the ancillary stuff back into the shadows.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Americans have a strong distaste for government surveillance, Stanley said.
    — Meg Anderson, NPR, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of distaste
Noun
  • Still, McGovern made his displeasure with Gluesenkamp Perez abundantly clear.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Fans are likely to voice their displeasure and several prominent supporters’ groups have already spoken out about the summer business.
    — Matt Slater, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of displeasure
Verb
  • Metcalf credits his unusual durability with an unusual ability to reject himself.
    — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In 2024, the court rejected an emergency request from Nicaragua to order Germany to halt military and other aid to Israel in Gaza, but the 16-judge panel declined to throw out the case altogether.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of reject
Verb
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) was blindsided on Tuesday when two members of his caucus voted with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to put a resolution denouncing socialism on the floor for a full vote.
    — Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026
  • During the news conference, Sheinbaum denounced the idea that the music contest was a form of censorship.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of denounce

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“Dislike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislike. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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