dislike 1 of 2

noun

(ˌ)dis-ˈlīk How to pronounce dislike (audio)
Definition of dislikenext
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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dislike

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verb

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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2
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
Noun
Musk, Trump’s billionaire backer and advisor, has a famous dislike of Altman. — Billy Perrigo, Time, 28 Mar. 2025 Share likes and dislikes but be mindful of respecting privacy (yours and theirs). — Dinorah Nieves, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
Some experienced the opposite: initially disliking effort, then finding greater value at higher levels. — Piotr Winkielman, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025 Others disliked the richest man in the world playing such a prominent role. — Time, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dislike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislike
  1. disapproval
  2. hate
  3. criticize
  4. hatred
  5. displeasure
  6. reject
  7. distaste
Noun
  • Congress could cancel new tariffs or increase tariffs by passing a joint resolution of disapproval.
    — Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The legislation would also give Congress the authority to end tariffs at any time by passing a resolution of disapproval.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of disapproval
Verb
  • Love it or hate it, there are certainly strong feelings being shared about Shein, Temu, tariffs, and the pending price hike.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Like them or hate them, high tariff walls are necessary for the U.S. factory sector to recover.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of hate
Verb
  • The end of the parole program is part of Trump’s crackdown on legal immigration paths that allow people to temporarily come to the U.S. Republicans also criticized the parole program as an overreach and abuse of executive presidential power.
    — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Progressives are criticizing tariffs for boosting prices and triggering international chaos.
    — Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of criticize
Noun
  • Love has triumphed over hatred, light over darkness and truth over falsehood.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • While highlighting the vicious cycle of ethnic hatred, Gavin strives for impartiality.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Definition of hatred
Noun
  • Starkey’s departure from the group comes after lead singer Roger Daltrey publicly expressed his displeasure with the drummer’s performance at their Royal Albert Hall gig on March 31.
    — Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The letter also states that the committee has obtained documents that show that Nature Conservancy donors and environmental advocates have expressed displeasure with the settlement.
    — Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of displeasure
Verb
  • Ukraine talks downgraded: Rubio cancels London trip The U.S. plan, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly rejected, also appears to block Ukraine's ambition to join the NATO military alliance.
    — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Hours before the scheduled execution on Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a final appeal by Mendoza's attorneys to stop the execution.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Definition of reject
Noun
  • Aimee Lou Wood, our beloved Chelsea, went on Instagram Stories with her distaste for Sarah Sherman’s impression.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Fans are livid and continue to post on X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their distaste.
    — David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of distaste

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