1
as in disliking
a strong feeling of not liking or approving
we have a strong dislike for olives and wouldn't eat them even if we were paid
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2
as in disapproval
refusal to accept as right or desirable
the public's general dislike of negative campaign ads
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1
as in to hate
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 to criticize
to hold an unfavorable opinion of
dislike the governor's heavy-handed way of pushing his agenda
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Recent Examples of dislike
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The Pentagon chief has made no secret of his dislike of the number of senior generals in the military, even touching on that view during his confirmation hearing in January.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 5 May 2025
Alexander Smith, NBC news, 9 May 2025
There are some special exceptions: some plants, notably African violets, orchids, and succulents, dislike having moisture sit on their leaves.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
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Noun
The initiative is said to have been led by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who expressed his dislike of drivers swearing over the team radio.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The Pentagon chief has made no secret of his dislike of the number of senior generals in the military, even touching on that view during his confirmation hearing in January.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 5 May 2025
Verb
But he is widely seen as continuing the program that Francis started, which was disliked by many conservative U.S. Catholics.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 9 May 2025
There are some special exceptions: some plants, notably African violets, orchids, and succulents, dislike having moisture sit on their leaves.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislike
Noun
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Trump's average approval rating is 45% as of Friday, May 16, with a 51% disapproval number, according to the New York Times' poll aggregation service.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Despite her father’s initial disapproval of Jesse (Thomas McDonell), a bad boy with a heart of gold, Nova goes to the prom with him, and all the drama leading up to the dance proves worth it in the end.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
Verb
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The house was built for folks who, well, clearly hate other folks intruding on their space.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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Thirty years apart, these two events remind us that no single reason or justification has ever been required to hate or to kill Jews.—
Rabbi David Wolpe,
Time,
23 May 2025
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The decision also sparked fierce debate from religious conservatives who criticized one board member’s staunch opposition to introducing prayer.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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The achievement was especially sweet for Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou, who has been widely criticized for the club’s Premier League performance this season.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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The project educates students about the dangers of hatred and bigotry and the importance of standing against all forms of prejudice.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Republicans such as our current president spew contempt like volcanoes of hatred, prejudice and madness.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Apple, which makes around 90% of its iPhones in China via its manufacturing partner Foxconn, has been looking to move more production to India — though Trump has also voiced displeasure with that.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Trump has made his displeasure of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell well-known and threatened to attempt to fire him, even though the appointment to chairman has historically been protected from presidential meddling without cause.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
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On May 16, Brown appeared in Manchester Magistrates’ Court, where Judge Joanne Hirst rejected his bail request.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
18 May 2025
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To compound the embarrassment, Arsenal fan group Ashburton Army had raised more than £12,000 to fund their own tifo, which the club rejected (fans who had donated were refunded their money).—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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President Donald Trump is once again letting his distaste for Bruce Springsteen be known after the musician slammed him and his administration during two recent concerts.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
21 May 2025
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Though the actor doesn’t have social media, Hagner isn't shy about sharing sweet tributes to her husband on Instagram — often poking fun at his distaste for sharing his life publicly.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Dislike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislike. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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