Synonyms of dislikes

dislikes 1 of 2

noun

plural of dislike

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hatreds
• distastes
• allergies
• hates
• disapprovals
• disinclinations
• downs
• aversions
• mislikes
• disgusts
• dissatisfactions
• disrelishes
• repulsions
• revulsions
• antipathies
• loathings
• repugnances
• displeasures
• disfavors
• abominations
• abhorrences
• detestations
• nauseas
• jaundices
• execrations
• deprecations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uses
• likes
• preferences
• tastes
• appetites
• favors
• shines
• passions
• loves
• likings
• attachments
• relishes
• affections
• devotions
• partialities
• tendencies
• predilections
• leanings
• propensities
• bents
• penchants

2

as in disapprovals

refusal to accept as right or desirable

the public's general dislike of negative campaign ads

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disapprovals
• displeasures
• criticisms
• condemnations
• discountenances
• distastes
• hostilities
• disapprobations
• objections
• deprecations
• rejections
• disesteems
• blames
• censures
• disfavors
• antagonisms
• denunciations
• antipathies
• oppositions
• disrelishes
• dispraises
• reprehensions
• reprobations
• thumbs-downs
• disparagements
• reproaches
• opprobriums
• belittlements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• favors
• praises
• approvals
• sanctions
• acclaim
• commendations
• approbations
• sympathies
• endorsements
• thumbs-ups
• empathies

dislikes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of dislike

1

as in hates

to feel dislike for

the two dogs disliked each other the first time they met, and never did become friends

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hates
• despises
• resents
• loathes
• disfavors
• detests
• mislikes
• abhors
• disrelishes
• abominates
• scorns
• execrates
• condemns
• disapproves (of)
• objects (to)
• cringes (at)
• frowns (on or upon)
• shies (from or away from)
• minds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• likes
• loves
• enjoys
• adores
• fancies
• admires
• respects
• relishes
• appreciates
• regards
• delights (in)
• digs
• grooves (on)
• cherishes
• revels (in)
• adores
• esteems
• worships
• reveres
• values
• idolizes
• treasures
• prizes
• venerates
• prefers
• cottons (to)
• drinks (in)
• reverences
• savors
• favors
• deifies
• dotes (on)

2

as in criticizes

to hold an unfavorable opinion of

dislike the governor's heavy-handed way of pushing his agenda

Synonyms & Similar Words

• criticizes
• rejects
• disapproves (of)
• denounces
• deprecates
• mislikes
• disesteems
• condemns
• frowns (on or upon)
• discountenances
• disfavors
• reproves
• tuts (over or about)
• tsk-tsks
• tut-tuts (over or about)
• scorns
• looks down one's nose (on)
• objects (to)
• scolds
• pooh-poohs
• disrelishes
• reprehends
• censures
• discommends
• chides
• reprobates
• rebukes
• reproaches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• likes
• approves
• favors
• supports
• loves
• endorses
• enjoys
• sanctions
• adores
• fancies
• delights (in)
• digs
• relishes
• revels (in)
• grooves (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dislikes

Noun

The only companies that have to worry about a federal antitrust prosecution at this point are those that Trump fiercely dislikes. — James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

Prinstein, who was set to testify at the trial on Monday, says that constant notifications about likes and dislikes don't suit the developing pre-teen and teen brain. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026

When an aide delivers a decision Harry dislikes, the easiest person to blame is the messenger. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Presumably, Running Mode uses your likes and dislikes learned from your Spotify listening history, but the brand hasn't confirmed this. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026

Crabgrass thrives in the hot, dry conditions that a cool-season grass dislikes. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 16 July 2026

This marks, at least, the third time that a YouTube video featuring a monumental victory by Uso was overwhelmed with dislikes. — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

Likes and dislikes are registered immediately and shared with all involved. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026

The company said the legal principles at stake affect every federal contractor whose views the government dislikes. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026

Verb

When Hank and Peggy meet a new family who has moved into the neighborhood, the Laotian Souphanousinphones, Hank immediately dislikes the father, Kahn, who is abrasive, competitive, and often rude. — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026

Kevin Carbonneau is one who dislikes the idea of closing the school. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Conflicting Materials Turner also dislikes patios that use too many different materials, such as metal, wood, and plastic. — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 13 June 2026

Trump called Talarico weak on crime, insulting to Jesus Christ, a big mask wearer, and a vegan who dislikes meat. — Maven Navarro may 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026

Sam Brunson, a nonprofit law professor at Loyola University Chicago, told Fortune that as a general rule, a donor who dislikes how a charity later spends its money has no recourse beyond ceasing to donate. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026

But there is also a suspicion among defense chiefs, amplified by Robertson, that the Treasury dislikes handing money to the Ministry of Defense (MoD) due to the latter's various procurement mishaps. — Ian King, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026

The source adds that Woods prefers to keep his life private and dislikes negative attention. — Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026

Casar’s story touched on a subject close to Sanders’s heart, and not only because the senator dislikes it when billionaires get sweetheart deals. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026