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
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
This is due to the fleas' dislike of the smell and taste of the common ingredient, says Baldwin.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
What customers increasingly dislike, Parmelee said, are screens that put pressure on customers to tip in situations in which gratuities were once optional or uncommon.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
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Noun
McCarron came to Minnesota with a pre-loaded dislike of Dallas from his time with the Predators, and getting past the Stars was a nice bonus.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
This is due to the fleas' dislike of the smell and taste of the common ingredient, says Baldwin.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Verb
Here are six seemingly polite habits that party hosts actually dislike.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
What customers increasingly dislike, Parmelee said, are screens that put pressure on customers to tip in situations in which gratuities were once optional or uncommon.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislike
Noun
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His sophisticated taste and hatred for carbs always brought a little humor to the job.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has called for calm, but several far-right personalities in Great Britain and the United States—including Elon Musk—have used the attack to foment hatred against immigrants.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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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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Love ‘em or hate ‘em, browse through six ultra-chic capri pants that start at just $25, below.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
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Everybody hates Israel because of this.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Cooper Freeman, Alaska director at the nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity, sharply criticized the circumstances surrounding the whale’s death.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Plenty of those who populate that category are championed instead of criticized.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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In certain instances, fans aren’t alone in their distaste for a show’s finale.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
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Many users expressed a distaste for the administration's post about the incident.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Noun
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They could also be heard voicing their displeasure with a chorus of boos.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Koné was carted off the field after a brutal tackle by Qatar’s Assim Madibo in the second half, which led to immediate displeasure from the Canadian players and coaches on the sideline.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 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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Other Ukrainian officials denounced Poland’s move.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
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Crowds have gathered around it in protest and in praise to denounce American wars, and hear great voices sing and speak.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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“Dislike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislike. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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