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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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
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
19 June 2026
While YouTube dislikes can’t be the only factor in examining Uso’s popularity or value as a singles star, social media’s negative reactions to Uso amid plummeting Raw viewership are worth considering.
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Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Alas, Klopp is being praised for condemning a change in football that many people dislike.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Noun
Recent polls have strongly reflected many Americans’ dislike of data centers.
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Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
19 June 2026
While YouTube dislikes can’t be the only factor in examining Uso’s popularity or value as a singles star, social media’s negative reactions to Uso amid plummeting Raw viewership are worth considering.
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Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
Full-time working moms and dads almost universally dislike missing out on a child's concert, sporting match or other activity thanks to their jobs.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
Alas, Klopp is being praised for condemning a change in football that many people dislike.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislike
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Disciples of this extremist hatred are running for office and winning in select primaries.
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But to the man himself, comedy is—like life—first and foremost about hatred of death.
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Who leaves, when, and how, is often interpreted, with a senior leader's early departure potentially shifting meeting energy or implying disapproval, while a junior's might be seen differently.
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Chirinos said previous polling already showed military disapproval above 70%, and the earthquake may have pushed sentiment to a breaking point.
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Lulu, an 80-pound Bernedoodle, hates Independence Day.
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Maybe that’s why so many on the Left seem to hate him so much.
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The program posed a massive political problem for Mamdani, who’s been criticized by both his allies and opponents for his stance.
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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His distaste for the wealthy is not an uncommon feeling in the country, his defense argued.
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In a September 2025 interview with Hollywood Authentic, Watson looked back on her career and her distaste for specific aspects of working in the entertainment industry that extended beyond acting on screen.
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They could also be heard voicing their displeasure with a chorus of boos.
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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.
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Those seeking to stop the roundup reject almost all of the federal agencies’ claims, from the size of the herd to the notion that the horses cause ecological damage.
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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True Americans are committed to defending the Constitution while denouncing any president who wants to thrash it.
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Several Gulf countries have strongly denounced Iran's drone strikes Saturday on the island nation of Bahrain, while vowing to stand united against any possible aggression from Tehran in the future.
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“Dislike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislike. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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