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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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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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
Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2026
LeBron James on Saturday doubled down on his comments about his dislike for playing in the cities of Memphis and Milwaukee, and threw Cleveland into the mix as well.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
This is because squash plants produce prickly leaves and stems that rabbits dislike.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Such a hunter has usually taken a stand in terrain the turkey dislikes and will not enter.
—Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2026
LeBron James on Saturday doubled down on his comments about his dislike for playing in the cities of Memphis and Milwaukee, and threw Cleveland into the mix as well.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
At the same time, the store gets feedback on whether members like or dislike a product.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
This is because squash plants produce prickly leaves and stems that rabbits dislike.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislike
Noun
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This short statement of disapproval made headlines, and was seen as part of what drove Le Graët to resign soon after.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
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Trump’s disapproval rating is climbing as well, hitting a record 62% in a new poll, said Scott Clement and Dan Balz in The Washington Post.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Spirit Airlines was the budget-friendly carrier America loved to hate.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
9 May 2026
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Since then, Faruqui — if not Allen himself — has become something of a hero to some Trump-hating progressive Democrats.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
Verb
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At the awards ceremony closing the Berlinale, some winners used their acceptance speeches to support Palestinians and criticize Israel over its war in Gaza.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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Additionally, Pashinyan has opted to expand Armenia’s partnerships with Western governments, something that has been sharply criticized by Russian officials.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The Soros’ announcement did not say how the foundations will define antisemitism — a point of contention on college campuses and in state legislatures where debates have raged over whether criticism of Israel amounts to hatred of Jewish people.—
James Pollard,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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The movie thus offers a complaint about the end results of Putinism, not about the ideas—the emotions, the enthusiasms, the resentments, the hatreds—that brought it about.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Fans expressed their displeasure and here’s a bit of what was said on X.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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And customers are not happy with the move, as many took to a Reddit post starting on April 27 to show their displeasure and share locations where the machines have already disappeared.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Verb
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But Breakfield rejected that argument during sentencing.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Lower courts likely won't approve a measure that aims to circumvent a Supreme Court ruling and would probably reject any law that ties the provision of general government services to the behaviors of the recipients, Smith said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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But that in itself is a sign of progress and a likely agreement because until a few weeks ago, both sides were showing open distaste for the other side's position.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The comments from both Roth and Griffin are the turning point of a serious clash between City Hall and New York’s business establishment, with the CEOs personally calling out the new mayor and expressing distaste with the pointed remark at Griffin in his ongoing effort to tax the rich.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Patrick, a Republican who is the Texas lieutenant governor, repeatedly denounced a concept that is embedded in Supreme Court precedent.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Patrick, a Republican who is the Texas lieutenant governor, repeatedly denounced a concept that is embedded in Supreme Court precedent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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“Dislike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislike. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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