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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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
Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Trump’s fascination with fossil fuels and dislike of renewables, for whatever reason, is costing the country, and consumers and businesses, money.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
As an ideological tenet, Democratic legislators dislike cutting those enhancements to balance the budget, which is why increasing taxes was repeatedly mentioned during last week’s hearings.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
That cold, salty air is the cure for the common dislike of cold.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Trump’s fascination with fossil fuels and dislike of renewables, for whatever reason, is costing the country, and consumers and businesses, money.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
Sean Payton dislikes quite a few things.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
As an ideological tenet, Democratic legislators dislike cutting those enhancements to balance the budget, which is why increasing taxes was repeatedly mentioned during last week’s hearings.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislike
Noun
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The action stems from their disapproval of the Chattogram Port Authority’s (CPA) looming lease of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to DP World.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
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But Matt dismissed it as a wholesale disapproval of gambling rather than an evaluation of his specific behavior.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Even all of us people who hated the evil empire of Brady-Bill Belichick can’t help but secretly respect this version of the Patriots.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Staples were hated for so long, and this quick change in sentiment for this dependable but lower growth group prompted us on Wednesday to downgrade Procter & Gamble to our hold-equivalent 2 rating .—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Public health experts also criticized the president for making unfounded claims about highly politicized health issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Trump has criticized the selection of Bad Bunny, and rock band Green Day, to perform at the Super Bowl.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Your hatred of our governor has blinded your ability to be balanced, fair or accurate.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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There’s no hatred, no resentment, no real rivalry to speak of, beyond the unquenchable fire that drives every great athlete.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Close expressed displeasure with that latter category.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Some onlookers cheered, while others voiced their displeasure.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That attempt was rejected, and in October 2023, LIV’s application was formally denied.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Jimenez, in part, criticized Gilbert’s proposal to put a commissioner on the panel that recommends an inspector general candidate for the commission to either accept or reject.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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The pro football experts pretty much agree with me, their distaste for this franchise leading to its renowned owner and legendary coach being snubbed in in recent voting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The election of Pope Francis, in 2013—and his distaste for the culture wars—left Dolan sidelined in Rome.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rojas was never treated by a physician while at El Helicoide, where human rights groups have denounced cases of cruel, inhuman treatment and torture.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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In a 2024 reflection on Hurricane Maria, which leveled parts of Puerto Rico and left many without power for months, Bad Bunny denounces the government's role in the chaos that ensued after the Category 4 storm swept through the island.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Dislike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislike. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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