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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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
Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
An ardent dislike for Gaetz might be the most bipartisan, bicameral issue to come out of the 118th Congress.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Monica Potts, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2025
As everyone with the barest understanding of modern fandom understands, the dramatic dynamic of a superintelligent person who dislikes everyone but the dependable audience surrogate engenders a keen sense of intimacy.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Chrishell’s dislike of Tom seems to have continued after filming ended.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
An ardent dislike for Gaetz might be the most bipartisan, bicameral issue to come out of the 118th Congress.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
Contrary to Kennedy's claim that Americans dislike Medicaid and would prefer to be on private insurance, approval of the program was even higher (around 90 percent) among those who were or had previously been enrolled in it.
—Monica Potts, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2025
As everyone with the barest understanding of modern fandom understands, the dramatic dynamic of a superintelligent person who dislikes everyone but the dependable audience surrogate engenders a keen sense of intimacy.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislike
Noun
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But his latest disapproval rating, 48%, was three percentage points higher than in 2017 — a new high for the pollster.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
9 Feb. 2025
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Madonna has been clear about her disapproval of Trump over the years.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The memories Adria had drawn upon to make this part work—not just memories of a gesture or a look but of the moments when Lisa, when Lindy, just hated her.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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While Hill may have been hating on McClung and the contest as a whole, many people enjoyed it.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The agreement is already being heavily criticized by New York City Council leaders, after prosecutors resigned in protest against a directive from Trump's Department of Justice to dismiss corruption charges against Adams so the mayor could assist with the Republican president's immigration agenda.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Elon Musk's transgender daughter has criticized the decision to remove references to transgender people from the Stonewall National Monument website.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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He’s been terrified, in love, hit in the head and, most often, in a state of bitter hatred.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2025
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Many worry Musk’s words have given new momentum to far-right figures bent on using the historic abuse, which was primarily carried out by groups of men of mainly Pakistani heritage, to stir racial hatred.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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Emmitt Smith is the latest franchise great to express displeasure with longtime team owner Jerry Jones' decision to enter the 2025 season with Schottenheimer at the helm.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2025
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The prior proposal did not adequately address these concerns and the residents made their displeasure known.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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While some Gazans have rejected emigration, others see it as their only hope.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Jordan is home to more than 2 million Palestinians and, along with other Arab states, has flatly rejected Mr. Trump's plan to relocate civilians from Gaza.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Republican majority has shown a broad distaste for some of the rules that come with federal funding.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
13 Jan. 2025
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Nor does a distaste for hand-me-downs explain the difference; the same pattern applies regardless of where a production begins.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Dislike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislike. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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