Synonyms of dislike

dislike 1 of 2

noun

(ˌ)dis-ˈlīk 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disliking
• hatred
• distaste
• allergy
• hate
• aversion
• disgust
• disapproval
• disinclination
• mislike
• disrelish
• disfavor
• averseness
• revulsion
• loathing
• repulsion
• repugnance
• dissatisfaction
• nausea
• antipathy
• abhorrence
• displeasure
• down
• detestation
• abomination
• jaundice
• deprecation
• execration

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• use
• liking
• preference
• fondness
• taste
• favor
• like
• love
• relish
• partiality
• appetite
• shine
• devotion
• affection
• attachment
• passion
• tendency
• predilection
• penchant
• propensity
• bent
• devotedness
• leaning

2

as in disapproval

refusal to accept as right or desirable

the public's general dislike of negative campaign ads

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disapproval
• displeasure
• criticism
• condemnation
• hostility
• distaste
• disapprobation
• rejection
• objection
• deprecation
• discountenance
• disesteem
• disfavor
• censure
• opposition
• denunciation
• blame
• antagonism
• antipathy
• disrelish
• reprobation
• disparagement
• dispraise
• thumbs-down
• opprobrium
• reprehension
• reproach
• belittlement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approval
• favor
• praise
• approbation
• acclaim
• commendation
• sanction
• endorsement
• sympathy
• empathy
• thumbs-up

dislike

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hate
• despise
• resent
• loathe
• detest
• disfavor
• mislike
• abhor
• disrelish
• scorn
• abominate
• condemn
• execrate
• object (to)
• disapprove (of)
• cringe (at)
• frown (on or upon)
• shy (from or away from)
• mind

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• like
• love
• enjoy
• appreciate
• cotton (to)
• admire
• adore
• respect
• relish
• regard
• fancy
• delight (in)
• dig
• cherish
• adore
• revere
• esteem
• worship
• treasure
• prefer
• value
• revel (in)
• prize
• drink (in)
• groove (on)
• reverence
• idolize
• venerate
• savor
• favor
• deify
• dote (on)

2

as in to criticize

to hold an unfavorable opinion of

dislike the governor's heavy-handed way of pushing his agenda

Synonyms & Similar Words

• criticize
• reject
• denounce
• mislike
• disapprove (of)
• disesteem
• frown (on or upon)
• deprecate
• condemn
• discountenance
• tut (over or about)
• disfavor
• reprove
• tut-tut (over or about)
• look down one's nose (on)
• tsk-tsk
• scorn
• disrelish
• pooh-pooh
• object (to)
• scold
• discommend
• reprehend
• chide
• censure
• reprobate
• rebuke
• reproach

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• like
• approve
• favor
• support
• endorse
• love
• enjoy
• sanction
• adore
• relish
• fancy
• dig
• delight (in)
• revel (in)
• groove (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dislike

Noun

Newsom’s team acknowledges widespread dislike for California, even among some Democrats, but argues that the California governor is gifted and experienced at fighting back against such criticism on the national stage. — Steve Peoples, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026

The only companies that have to worry about a federal antitrust prosecution at this point are those that Trump fiercely dislikes. — James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

Verb

Lorne Michaels took a liking to him (while disliking his predecessor) and took him under his wing, valuing his creative sense by asking for his feedback on writer packages and taking him to auditions. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026

Beyond questions of due process, Kelly also challenged the administration's assertion that its actions were based on professional journalistic standards rather than coverage the president dislikes. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026