MISLIKE Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of mislike

as in dislike

a strong feeling of not liking or approving a well-known mislike of stuffy, formal affairs

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mislike

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verb

ˌmis-ˈlīk

as in to dislike

to feel dislike for as Shakespeare's Othello famously pleaded, "Mislike me not for my complexion"

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as in to criticize

to hold an unfavorable opinion of he's such a polite, friendly, and kind young man, it's hard to see how any prospective father-in-law could mislike him

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Noun

While YouTube long ago hid the number of dislikes on videos, several sites have come up with methodology to estimate and calculate the ratio of positive and negative responses.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Rich with mayonnaise and cheddar cheese and flavored with bacon, the nostalgic broccoli and cauliflower salad will convert even those with a strong dislike for veggies.

— Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of dislike

Verb

Because algorithmic platforms pass the cost of driver friction directly to the user, consumers hate surge pricing.

— Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
Meanwhile, some American fans who usually hate to see suits interfering in their sports are cheering FIFA on because the decision seems like a triumph of American exceptionalism.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

Definition of hate

Noun

Yet, in a surprising departure from the real-life Caroline’s historical hatred of Native Americans, this version of the character ultimately befriends White Sun and teaches Good Eagle.

— Max Gao, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
For some unapologetic antisemites like Fuentes, there’s ample evidence of blatant anti-Jewish hatred on display.

— Will Carless, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of hatred

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