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dislike

[dis-lahyk] / dɪsˈlaɪk /
NOUN
antagonism, hatred toward something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
animosity animus antagonism antipathy aversion disapproval disgust displeasure dissatisfaction distaste enmity hatred hostility loathing prejudice
STRONG
deprecation detestation disapprobation disesteem disfavor disinclination indisposition objection offense opposition repugnance
Antonyms
STRONGEST
admiration approval desire esteem fondness friendship good will happiness kindness liking love loving pleasure regard respect satisfaction sympathy
VERB
be antagonistic toward something; hate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abhor avoid condemn deplore despise detest disapprove loathe regret resent scorn shun
STRONG
abominate contemn disesteem disfavor eschew execrate mind
WEAK
antipathize be allergic to be averse to be turned off to bear malice toward disrelish grossed out on have hard feelings have no stomach for have no taste for look down on lose interest in make faces at not appreciate not care for not endure not feel like not take kindly to object to shudder at
Antonyms
STRONGEST
admire adore approve be happy cherish face like love meet

Example Sentences

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There are massive implications for the A.I. industry here, but at the end of the day, the question might boil down to - who do people dislike more?

From Slate • May 1, 2026

“Whether you like him or dislike him, you can’t disagree that he is a legend in the tech world,” Molo said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Zaitzeff: The market tends to dislike mergers-of-equals transactions.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

In 2010, Kings of Leon were forced to cut short a performance in St Louis, Missouri, after a flock of pigeons nestling above the stage took a dislike to their act.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

It was precisely this sort of behavior that made him dislike Fudge’s visits so much.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

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