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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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
Shana Naomi Krochmal, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Everything about the relationship is just plain good TV: Matt’s confidence, Powell’s hubris, the dislike on the surface, and the burning, violent hatred below it.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2025
Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
Welts also defended the trade, comparing it to other blockbuster trades for players like Lenny Wilkens, Stephon Marbury and Monta Ellis, saying trades initially disliked by fans can be redeemed by time.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Self-care, no matter the time of year, means respecting Bernie Taupin’s dislike of The Big Picture.
—Shana Naomi Krochmal, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Everything about the relationship is just plain good TV: Matt’s confidence, Powell’s hubris, the dislike on the surface, and the burning, violent hatred below it.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
People who dislike Phish do so with an equal fervor.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
Welts also defended the trade, comparing it to other blockbuster trades for players like Lenny Wilkens, Stephon Marbury and Monta Ellis, saying trades initially disliked by fans can be redeemed by time.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislike
Noun
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In a previous poll by the same group in February, Trump's approval rating was 50 percent and his disapproval rating was 48 percent.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Even on immigration — historically one of Trump’s best-performing issues — his disapproval rating narrowly outstripped his approval rating, 48% to 47%.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Love it or hate it, there are certainly strong feelings being shared about Shein, Temu, tariffs, and the pending price hike.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Billie Eilish used to hate her name But now, the Oscar and Grammy Award-winning singer has had a change of perspective.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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She was criticized by some for her expensive timepiece and for using prisoners as production props.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Carey criticized laissez-faire economics for degrading the British working class.—
Made by History,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While highlighting the vicious cycle of ethnic hatred, Gavin strives for impartiality.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Love has triumphed over hatred, light over darkness and truth over falsehood.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the ninth inning, Zumwalt voiced his displeasure of the strike zone from the Royals dugout.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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People most affected will forcefully express their displeasure about the situation which will be negatively impacted by fallout from pharmaceutical shortages and vaccine skepticism harming public health.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Guo, the spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, rejected Trump’s assertions suggesting progress toward a trade deal.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Hours before the scheduled execution on Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a final appeal by Mendoza's attorneys to stop the execution.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There seems to be a widespread distaste among philanthropies for grantees developing dependence on their support.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2025
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One wonders why Garland and co-director Ray Mendoza have made the film at all when there seems to be not simply an ignorance of the period in question but an active distaste for realizing its real-life consequences.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Dislike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislike. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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