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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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
Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Every team knows a great deal about their strengths and weaknesses, their likes and dislikes.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025
Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Having students experience that environment lowers the risk of employers hiring someone who dislikes it.
—Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
Would this new body still be the same person with all their quirks and mannerisms, as well as sharing the same interests or dislikes, or a version of them?
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Every team knows a great deal about their strengths and weaknesses, their likes and dislikes.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
Nobody dislikes uncertainty more than the markets dislike uncertainty.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Having students experience that environment lowers the risk of employers hiring someone who dislikes it.
—Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
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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Opinions on the president's handling of the two most significant foreign policy crises − the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars − hit similarly low benchmarks with majority disapprovals.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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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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Here, though, the aggressive Blue Jays hitters are hammering the first hittable pitch from a staff that hates to nibble around the edges.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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And/or the kind of throuple where everyone is beautiful and also everyone kind of hates each other.—
James Factora,
Them.,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jenkins did not respond to an interview request, but the extent of those concerns appears to have been a memo authored by an Oakland resident who frequently criticizes the commission at public forums.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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To do so, the country is supporting mass infrastructure projects and the construction of stadiums, priorities that the movement heavily criticizes.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If Giolito rejects the offer and signs with another team, the Red Sox would receive a draft pick after the fourth round as compensation.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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The business software maker on Wednesday unveiled an optimistic, multiyear financial roadmap that rejects the sluggish-growth narrative that has been dogging the stock.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or allergies every year.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, curtains can gather a lot of dust, mold, or dirt if not cleaned every so often, and can lead to allergies and an unhygienic home.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 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 28 Oct. 2025.
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