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
ABC News, 7 June 2026
When Silas Khatri, heir to Noctis, the most powerful coven in the world, arrives to take Aestas to task for some of their more unconventional practices, Katherine’s dislike for him reaches blistering levels.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 June 2026
Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
For all the prior cinematic depictions of storming bunkers and camaraderie under fire, Pressure offers us the quiet heroism of rational restraint in the figure of James Stagg, who weathered his inner storms and bore the courage to be disliked.
—Daniel Jonah Wolpert, NPR, 29 May 2026
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Noun
During the discussion on Friday, Penn also spoke about his dislike of selfies and celebrity culture surrounding public events.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
When Silas Khatri, heir to Noctis, the most powerful coven in the world, arrives to take Aestas to task for some of their more unconventional practices, Katherine’s dislike for him reaches blistering levels.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 June 2026
Verb
Almost everything that my sister disliked about the paper route was something that appealed to me.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
For all the prior cinematic depictions of storming bunkers and camaraderie under fire, Pressure offers us the quiet heroism of rational restraint in the figure of James Stagg, who weathered his inner storms and bore the courage to be disliked.
—Daniel Jonah Wolpert, NPR, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislike
Noun
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Nixon took a similar disliking to All in the Family.—
Time,
Time,
16 Dec. 2025
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Cats, like humans, can also take a disliking to another cat for reasons known only to them.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
23 June 2025
Noun
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In that vote, Republicans put forward a disapproval resolution that Democrats — then in the minority — filibustered.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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The president is such a potent force in Republican primaries that his endorsement, or his disapproval, can make the difference between winning and losing.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Bagsmart Travel Jewelry Organizer Case This Bagsmart jewelry organizer will definitely get stolen by anyone who hates traveling without their shiny accessories.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
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Bailee has always hated school dances.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Iran’s government warned that any division at home over the deal weakens its negotiating position, and those criticizing negotiators are taking aim at a national decision.—
Julia Frankel,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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Iran’s government warned that any division at home over the deal weakens its negotiating position, and that those criticizing negotiators are taking aim at a national decision.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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These reports have significantly contributed to increasing hatred towards Islam.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Everyone has to know that hatred is unacceptable and has no place in our society.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2026
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But many Spotify users voiced displeasure at the change-up, with some complaining that the disco ball looked pixelated on a small phone screen and, generally, was visually displeasing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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When Pelosi endorsed Supervisor Connie Chan in May, it was seen by many as a sign of her displeasure.—
Anita Chabria,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Israel’s request to see the text was rejected by the US, an Israeli source told CNN.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The legal case, decided at an emergency hearing in a Los Angeles courthouse on Monday morning, was brought by an Iranian fan who said FIFA’s block impinged freedom of speech, but the judge rejected that argument.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Their distaste for each other began in 2006, when O'Donnell called Trump out on The View.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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In addition to insulting Paul Dano this week on a podcast, Quentin Tarantino also shared his distaste for beloved horror actor Matthew Lillard.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
6 Dec. 2025
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“Dislike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislike. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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