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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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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
Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Obama has made clear her dislike of partisan politics, but came out to set the stage for Harris' historic nomination at the Democratic National Convention this summer.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2024
Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
Between the lines: The only thing investors dislike more than bad performance is uncertainty, says Alex Jorgensen, head of investor relations at Prosek Partners.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
On the other hand, Britannica highlights that a dislike for water is also deeply rooted in cats' natural instincts, as a soaked coat can leave them vulnerable in the wild.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Obama has made clear her dislike of partisan politics, but came out to set the stage for Harris' historic nomination at the Democratic National Convention this summer.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
Was the incident at Target Center merely a product of two teams starting to dislike each other out of sheer familiarity?
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
Between the lines: The only thing investors dislike more than bad performance is uncertainty, says Alex Jorgensen, head of investor relations at Prosek Partners.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislike
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Despite the disapproval of pharmaceutical companies, doctors and plastic surgeons are experimenting with these treatments to aid patients with gradual weight loss.Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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His biological parents were not allowed to marry due to his maternal grandfather's disapproval of his father, who is Syrian.Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024
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An onlooker snapped a picture, which seemed to exemplify the lawlessness that is inherent to why some people love sideshows and others hate them.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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All the while, Elon Musk—a far-right activist and the site’s owner, who is campaigning for and giving away millions to help elect Donald Trump—amplifies horrendous conspiracy theories about voter fraud, migrants run amok, and the idea that Jewish people hate white people.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Thao, the first Hmong American mayor to lead a major American city, was criticized shortly after taking office for letting go of a police chief and taking months to replace him.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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But the group has largely been shy about criticizing Trump openly.Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
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As an intimacy grows between Cassie and Bryan, Berryman again dances with shadows of Blanche and Stanley, but with all the hatred removed, the poisons of class and time and gender drained away.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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The hatred isn’t just coming from anonymous fringe posters either.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Employees had previously voiced their displeasure with each new policy that required more days in the office through walkouts, open letters, and threatening to quit.Paolo Confino, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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Hong-Kyun is the South Korean ‘first foreign minister’, who last week summoned the Russian ambassador to Seoul to register South Korea’s displeasure at the news that up to 12,000 North Korean soldiers are in or on their way to Russia to fight in Ukraine.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Despite high-profile endorsements and millions of dollars spent on advertising, Colorado voters rejected Initiative 131.Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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In 2018, Arizona voters overwhelmingly rejected school vouchers.Eli Hager, ProPublica, 9 Nov. 2024
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And in a state that has shown overwhelming distaste for the president-elect over the last three election cycles — including last Tuesday — that could be enough to turn Evans into a one-term congressman, Dino said.John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
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My relationship with feedback started with a significant aversion, reminiscent of my initial distaste for the bitter leaves in my grandmother's traditional dishes.Dr. Flo Falayi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Dislike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislike. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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