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
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Cox also referenced a recent family dinner where Robinson and a family member spoke of their dislike of the conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 14 Sep. 2025
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
And this was disliked by intellectuals.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The economist shifted to a critique of modern dislike of immigration in S-curve economies.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Cox also referenced a recent family dinner where Robinson and a family member spoke of their dislike of the conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
Here are six seemingly polite habits that party hosts actually dislike.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
And this was disliked by intellectuals.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislike
Noun
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Michigan and Wisconsin show similar trends, with approval around 41–43 percent, disapproval 54 percent, and net approval at −11 to −13.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Israelis voiced their disapproval of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during Witkoff’s rally speech.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The behind-the-scenes drama of this comedy-horror film sounds a lot more stressful and tense than anything in the film (multiple actors hated the material, played hooky from set, and disavowed the final product).—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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People hate on the Chiefs but here is the offense clapping along to a veteran being honored during their huddle.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
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The prince was widely criticized for failing to show empathy for Epstein's victims and for offering unbelievable explanations for his friendship with the disgraced financier.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Andrew was widely criticized for failing to show empathy for Epstein’s victims and for offering unbelievable explanations for his friendship with the disgraced financier.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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The endorsement comes as Cuomo has lobbed increasingly caustic attacks on Mamdani, equating his criticism of Israel with antisemitism and warning of a city beset by crime, hatred and disorder if his opponent wins.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield hasn't been shy about his hatred of the rival NFL franchise.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, Thomson did have some notable issues with outfielder Nick Castellanos, who voiced displeasure at being platooned and losing playing time.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel expressed his displeasure on Monday with how many penalties his team was hit with during their 25-19 win over the New Orleans Saints.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At that meeting, Buchanan's reappointment to a full five-year term on the housing authority's board was rejected in a 6-2 decision, with two city directors absent.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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Scholtes rejected a second-degree murder plea deal in March 2025 that would have resulted in a sentence of 10 to 25 years, according to previous reporting by The Arizona Republic.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Biederman’s against-the-grain distaste for excess capital isn’t just intellectual or financial.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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But those who disagree or have an outright distaste for NASCAR’s current playoff system only get more annoyed when Logano defends it.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In fact, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Reid Hoffman have denounced work-life balance.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Kansas Republican Party denounced the two leaders of the Kansas Young Republicans, chair Alex Dwyer and vice chair William Hendrix, for their involvement.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Dislike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislike. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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