1
as in hatreds
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 disapprovals
refusal to accept as right or desirable
the public's general dislike of negative campaign ads
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1
as in hates
to feel dislike for
the two dogs disliked each other the first time they met, and never did become friends
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2
as in criticizes
to hold an unfavorable opinion of
dislike the governor's heavy-handed way of pushing his agenda
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Recent Examples of dislikes
Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Here’s a look at more interesting likes and dislikes Payton’s outlined at the podium in his time on the Front Range.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Gabby dislikes Sebastian, perceiving him as an entitled womanizer.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The obvious candidate for this is Hermit, whom Slightly already dislikes.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
And through those society connections George now dislikes.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
To me, more pragmatism means moving away from the corrupt, capricious policies of the current administration, such as crony capitalism that imposes bogus tariffs on free trade, punishing leaders and countries the president dislikes while favoring those who flatter him.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Here’s a look at more interesting likes and dislikes Payton’s outlined at the podium in his time on the Front Range.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Gabby dislikes Sebastian, perceiving him as an entitled womanizer.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The obvious candidate for this is Hermit, whom Slightly already dislikes.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
And through those society connections George now dislikes.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislikes
Noun
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To some extent the attention that CRA’s get makes makes sense, as these disapprovals tend to zero in on some of the most prominent recent regulatory activity.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And being associated with someone who was at this game, someone that hates Kansas, just means a lot.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Our cat hates this and keeps trying to sit down on my journal.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If your boss criticizes your work, do not argue or retreat.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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What the president is trying to do here is very systemic and systematic, and that is, anyone who stands up to the president, anyone who criticizes the president, anyone who says anything adverse to the president's interests gets the full weight of the federal government brought down on them.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But March’s family, which has seen their factory turned upside down by the ghost of a former employee, rejects the relationship.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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The seeds of bombs planted by soldiers long gone remain dormant but alive just beneath the surface and yet the land rejects them every day.—
Michael Jerome Plunkett
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Protect your child from outdoor allergens at home Everything your child brings in from outside – on their clothes, shoes, and even in their hair – can trigger allergies or asthma symptoms indoors.—
Rhonda Conner-Warren,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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Shellfish allergies are estimated to affect approximately 3 percent of adults and just over 1 percent of children.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Qatar denounces ‘cowardly’ Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders Israel launched an aerial strike against senior Hamas leaders in Doha on Tuesday, in its first direct attack on Qatari soil, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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For instance, ProPublica cited his tax experience as exceptionally limited, pointing out that his only qualification centers around being a Certified Tax & Business Advisor, which ProPublica denounces as a dubious and frivolous designation.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Dislikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislikes. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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