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
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The Pentagon chief has made no secret of his dislike of the number of senior generals in the military, even touching on that view during his confirmation hearing in January.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 5 May 2025
Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The markets that day closed with losses after Trump attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — something markets majorly dislike.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The initiative is said to have been led by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who expressed his dislike of drivers swearing over the team radio.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The Pentagon chief has made no secret of his dislike of the number of senior generals in the military, even touching on that view during his confirmation hearing in January.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 5 May 2025
Verb
Communicating Effectively With Coworkers Effective communication is the linchpin of any successful professional relationship, especially when dealing with someone who dislikes you.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The markets that day closed with losses after Trump attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — something markets majorly dislike.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislike
Noun
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Despite her father’s initial disapproval of Jesse (Thomas McDonell), a bad boy with a heart of gold, Nova goes to the prom with him, and all the drama leading up to the dance proves worth it in the end.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
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Trump's average approval rating is 45% as of Friday, May 16, with a 51% disapproval number, according to the New York Times' poll aggregation service.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Aside: Her daughters, when young, hated when the former Vogue fashion editor reached for leggings.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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While Monty loves to run around in the rain, Sam hates getting wet, avoiding the water at all costs.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Verb
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The late pope criticized both laissez-faire capitalism and state-centric socialism, giving shape to a distinctly Catholic vein of economic teaching.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Several Democratic members of Congress criticized her firing.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The project educates students about the dangers of hatred and bigotry and the importance of standing against all forms of prejudice.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Republicans such as our current president spew contempt like volcanoes of hatred, prejudice and madness.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Some justices criticize national injunctions Some Supreme Court justices have expressed displeasure with universal injunctions, especially Justice Neil Gorsuch, one of the court’s six conservative justices.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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The antitrust decision risks potential retaliation from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has made no secret of his displeasure with the EU’s regulatory enforcement actions on America’s digital giants.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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To compound the embarrassment, Arsenal fan group Ashburton Army had raised more than £12,000 to fund their own tifo, which the club rejected (fans who had donated were refunded their money).—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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On May 16, Brown appeared in Manchester Magistrates’ Court, where Judge Joanne Hirst rejected his bail request.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
18 May 2025
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Jurors on Thursday spared the life of a man convicted last month of the brash murder of a small-time drug dealer over a decade ago, deliberating for just over an hour and extending a growing streak of distaste by Miami-Dade jurors of sending defendants to death row.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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With Justin Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, watching her every move and the smallest eye twitch from a co-star read as a sign of distaste, the actor has played it safe and quiet over the past few months.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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“Dislike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislike. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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