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
Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Known for disliking public attention, Souter even forewent a Washington funeral.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 22 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
China and Russia are often described as caring deeply about sovereignty and disliking regime change for that reason.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Known for disliking public attention, Souter even forewent a Washington funeral.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislike
Noun
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In addition to opposition regarding the ongoing war with Iran, many Americans continue to also cite rising food and gas prices among reasons for their disapproval.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Strong disapproval of the tactics crossed demographic lines.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And guys who have done what Cohen has done in business really, really hate looking bad.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Young people increasingly hate AI.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Mira cried, when Andy criticized Nate for being unsupportive.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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During that time, Becerra was criticized for being slow to join a multistate effort investigating tech monopolies and for opposing police reform legislation.—
Lia Russell
May 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
Noun
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In Australia, a wide-ranging inquiry commission examining antisemitism after a massacre at a Hanukkah celebration heard this week from Jews who said escalating hatred has left them fearful and vulnerable.—
David Crary,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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They were convicted of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred and sentenced to two years in prison.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
6 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
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When Beijing wishes to shape the outcome of a transaction, signal displeasure, or slow the advance of foreign competitors in strategic sectors, antitrust enforcement has proven an effective tool.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The court rejected the argument, concluding that a prospective rate hearing — unlike that on the response time — would be considered contested and the utility would have the opportunity to challenge the finding of imprudence then.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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The legislation passed with broad bipartisan support in the Senate, but some Republicans rejected the bill, opposing earmarking millions more to maintain the fortified Capitol and equip it with the staff necessary to keep the screenings going.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That disinterest and distaste was easy to see during the visit.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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In 1988’s Moonwalk, co-edited by his friend Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Jackson acknowledged his distaste for revealing every detail about his life.—
Steve Knopper,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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Candelora had denounced threats against Paris, none coming from Howard.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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After the vote, Commissioner Zach Lindstrom thanked At Chandee's supporters for sharing his story while denouncing the current presidential administration for locking him up.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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“Dislike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislike. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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