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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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
Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 19 Mar. 2025
When someone in your workplace seems to harbor dislike for you, the tension can be palpable and can effect your productivity, as well as the team’s morale.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The markets that day closed with losses after Trump attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — something markets majorly dislike.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The legislation is a culmination of legislators’ dislike of both recent initiatives and weed, amid a growing number of states that have legalized the drug.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 19 Mar. 2025
When someone in your workplace seems to harbor dislike for you, the tension can be palpable and can effect your productivity, as well as the team’s morale.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Communicating Effectively With Coworkers Effective communication is the linchpin of any successful professional relationship, especially when dealing with someone who dislikes you.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The markets that day closed with losses after Trump attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — something markets majorly dislike.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislike
Noun
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That is down from a 48 approval percent in February, and up from a 49 percent disapproval.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Meanwhile, approval of the president's stance on immigration between the two surveys remains at 45%, though disapproval increased two points from last week's 46% to this week's 48%.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While Monty loves to run around in the rain, Sam hates getting wet, avoiding the water at all costs.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Aside: Her daughters, when young, hated when the former Vogue fashion editor reached for leggings.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Several Democratic members of Congress criticized her firing.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The late pope criticized both laissez-faire capitalism and state-centric socialism, giving shape to a distinctly Catholic vein of economic teaching.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Heiss said that nothing would be so devastating as to have earned Prima’s hatred.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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While Brandon Hagel has been suspended and a number of jarring hits have taken place, there is another level of intensity and hatred around the corner.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Some justices criticize national injunctions Some Supreme Court justices have expressed displeasure with universal injunctions, especially Justice Neil Gorsuch, one of the court’s six conservative justices.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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The antitrust decision risks potential retaliation from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has made no secret of his displeasure with the EU’s regulatory enforcement actions on America’s digital giants.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Shirley has discovered that Conrad was rejected for a job at UNIT eight years ago.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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The judge has now said that’s not good enough, and rejected Bungie’s motion to dismiss.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Jurors on Thursday spared the life of a man convicted last month of the brash murder of a small-time drug dealer over a decade ago, deliberating for just over an hour and extending a growing streak of distaste by Miami-Dade jurors of sending defendants to death row.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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With Justin Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, watching her every move and the smallest eye twitch from a co-star read as a sign of distaste, the actor has played it safe and quiet over the past few months.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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“Dislike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislike. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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