as in dislikes
a strong feeling of not liking or approving
a well-known mislike of stuffy, formal affairs
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1
as in hates
to feel dislike for
as Shakespeare's Othello famously pleaded, "Mislike me not for my complexion"
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as in disapproves (of)
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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Here’s a look at more interesting likes and dislikes Payton’s outlined at the podium in his time on the Front Range.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025 -
Gabby dislikes Sebastian, perceiving him as an entitled womanizer.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The problem is that the public hates fiat money.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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My mother loves my ex and hates my wife, and this was obvious on the call.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Mislikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mislikes. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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