as in dislike
a strong feeling of not liking or approving
I had taken an instant disliking to the new neighbors
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as in hating
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 criticizing
to hold an unfavorable opinion of
dislike the governor's heavy-handed way of pushing his agenda
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Recent Examples of disliking
Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
He is also known for disliking repeats of his shows being played too often – another potential reason why Phoenix Nights remains hard to track down despite its enduring popularity.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2025
Trump has been vocal about disliking the NFL’s kickoff rules, which were made permanent this year.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Clearly, the Times cannot be punished either for disliking him or for trying to defeat him.
—Stephen L. Carter, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Clearly, the Times cannot be punished either for disliking him or for trying to defeat him.
—Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Dear James, My late mother’s second husband was pretty mean and made no bones about disliking me in his heyday.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
And if casually disliking January wasn't enough, 13% of Americans reported hating it.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Jared Schilling remembers disliking farming as a kid, when his dad and uncle raised hogs to the standard industrial model.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
While the fans are always squabbling, the idea of two teams of professional athletes, not to mention coaches, actually disliking each other has become rarer.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
He is also known for disliking repeats of his shows being played too often – another potential reason why Phoenix Nights remains hard to track down despite its enduring popularity.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2025
Trump has been vocal about disliking the NFL’s kickoff rules, which were made permanent this year.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Clearly, the Times cannot be punished either for disliking him or for trying to defeat him.
—Stephen L. Carter, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Clearly, the Times cannot be punished either for disliking him or for trying to defeat him.
—Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Dear James, My late mother’s second husband was pretty mean and made no bones about disliking me in his heyday.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
And if casually disliking January wasn't enough, 13% of Americans reported hating it.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Jared Schilling remembers disliking farming as a kid, when his dad and uncle raised hogs to the standard industrial model.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disliking
Noun
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Cole dislikes when stairs are carpeted or when the runner extends to the baluster and the wall.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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This explanation is the consensus view, but a broader dislike for Jane Street among some in the crypto and financial world may be fueling claims the firm was complicit in the demise of Terraform Labs.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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That title goes to the government of messianic zealots, Arab-hating nationalists and anti-modern ultra-Orthodox Israelis put together by Netanyahu to keep himself in power.—
Thomas L. Friedman,
Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2026
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BrickHeadz are a little divisive, with Lego fans either loving or hating them.—
Kim Snaith,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Many of the same political leaders directing this war spent years criticizing the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.—
Shawn Vandiver,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have released a number of reports criticizing the Israeli military for failing to provide sufficient evidence for its attacks on Lebanese targets.—
Justin Salhani,
The Dial,
5 Mar. 2026
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Most Iranians regard these forces with fear and hatred.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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Following her father’s example, Stella learns to overcome her fear and show courage in the face of hatred and injustice.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Some African governments are rejecting American health funding agreements over data and privacy concerns.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Saying no can feel a bit like rejecting the praise itself.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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But there were also reports of protests in some parts of Iran on Sunday denouncing the war and calling for retribution.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Paris also saw a small counter-protest Sunday by left-wing groups denouncing ″American imperialism″ and warning of broader war.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Disliking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disliking. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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