DISLIKING Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

disliking 1 of 2

noun

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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disliking

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verb

present participle of dislike

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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For Pillsbury, the issue seems to be less about disliking the name itself and more about seeing the same joke repeated online. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 The result is not a simple story of locals disliking tourists. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 China and Russia are often described as caring deeply about sovereignty and disliking regime change for that reason. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026 Known for disliking public attention, Souter even forewent a Washington funeral. — Ella Lee, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2026 The five-part podcast, The Idiot, is hosted, written and reported by Gessen, who describes disliking their cousin, Allen, growing up, and then being shocked to find out he was arrested for trying to put a hit out on his ex-wife. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026 While discussing current events, and specifically the military conflict with Iran, Reid said that Iranians were justified in disliking the United States due to the 1953 coup in which Iran’s Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh was overthrown, an effort that Great Britain and the United States aided. — Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disliking

Noun

Still, despite the level of dislike, the only temperature rising in town was the one on the mercury.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
According to a new survey, many people in Colorado dislike data centers.

— Jaimie Dodge, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

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The actors will soon slip into their 1967 costumes as the impoverished Greasers and the privileged Socs — and spend the next two hours hating each other onstage.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Welcome to a Monday Nightcaps — the one where Sophie Cunningham turns her attention to Missouri football and wears a hat that sends a simple, yet blunt message to the woman-hating WNBA girls.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of hating

Verb

Many have taken to the streets in towns and neighborhoods to protest the worsening situation, with roadblocks, tire-burning and residents holding up signs criticizing the government for not providing adequate solutions.

— Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
What readers are saying The comments express strong disapproval of Pete Hegseth's plan to livestream an execution, criticizing it as inhumane and a historical low for the country.

— Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of criticizing

Noun

With their feelings for each other blossoming, the two go out for dinner, which is full of Rushville patrons with lingering hatred for Hal.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Yasmin Soares, a Lula supporter, told Kahn that Bolsonaro's strong performance is scary and that the right brings hatred.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026

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Verb

Kim Yo Jong issued a statement Friday rejecting Seoul’s demand for an apology.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
David Peck, Pourharton’s attorney, told the Town Plan and Zoning Commission that his client’s business has created no reason for rejecting the request, noting that GG hasn’t been the scene of arrests or police activity.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of rejecting

Verb

French President Emanuel Macron delivered a briefing to the candidates running to succeed him so disturbing that even the far-right National Rally’s leaders emerged denouncing Russian hybrid attacks.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
El-Sayed's campaign sent a reporter a question asking if Rogers, given his comments about denouncing terrorists, planned to publicly denounce the remark.

— Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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