as in disliked
to hold an unfavorable opinion of
a usage that is frowned upon by some grammarians
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HOAs are disliked by some residents.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025 -
Some who disliked the conservative activist have posted comments on social media that have jeopardized their jobs, including public school teachers in Texas.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Sep. 2025
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While some people shared Musk’s enthusiasm, others criticized the decision.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Some council members have criticized the proposal, citing a lack of communication and calling the move premature.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Frowned (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frowned%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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