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
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
But the reasons behind Tesla’s struggles are much more complicated than mere dislike of Musk.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2026
Needless to say, particularly disliked missions like 'The Library' will be getting more attention than fan-favorites.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The trailer alone has roughly 18,000 dislikes, compared with just 767 likes, meaning 96% of those who rated the video gave it a thumbs down.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
But the reasons behind Tesla’s struggles are much more complicated than mere dislike of Musk.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Despite the posturing and counter-programming by his critics, Bad Bunny’s performance — which highlighted the ties between all nations of the Americas — was well received by pretty much everyone who hadn’t already made up their mind to dislike it ahead of time.
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2026
Needless to say, particularly disliked missions like 'The Library' will be getting more attention than fan-favorites.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislike
Noun
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The survey showed Lamont with an approval rating of 63%, compared to a disapproval rate of 30%.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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Starmer has a 71 percent disapproval rating and leads the least popular British government since World War II.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Vonn tapped her toe into Act 2 and didn’t hate it.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Bias, hate and stalemate serves no one for very long.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Since last fall, the Media Research Center, a right-wing organization that criticizes legacy media outlets, has turned its attention on Apple News’ story selection.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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While the vote was unanimous, Trustee Jamela Smith-Folds criticized the majority of her colleagues who approved new contracts with two of the district’s labor groups, United Teachers of Richmond and Teamsters Local 856, the union representing custodial staff, cafeteria workers and others.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Emily Brontë’s novel is a book that stains — its emotions seep through generations, its hatreds metastasize, its love transforms into something unholy and permanent.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Talmud teaches that Jerusalem was destroyed not only because of hatred, but because of sinat chinam, baseless hatred fueled by moral absolutism.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Close expressed displeasure with that latter category.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Some onlookers cheered, while others voiced their displeasure.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Zelenskyy previously stressed that the timing and format of any elections are matters solely for Ukraine and its citizens, rejecting any suggestion that the Kremlin could dictate the process.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The council also rejected, narrowly, a flat 2% increase suggested by Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez in a 7-8 vote.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And right before the big show, Jake Paul tweeted his distaste.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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The pro football experts pretty much agree with me, their distaste for this franchise leading to its renowned owner and legendary coach being snubbed in in recent voting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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China denounced her and demanded a retraction.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
15 Feb. 2026
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Members of Boss' family publicly denounced Holker's choice to write about him in social media posts.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Dislike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislike. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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