dislikes

NOUN

antagonism, hatred toward something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animosity animus antipathy aversion disapproval disgust displeasure dissatisfaction distaste enmity 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 like 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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But a lot can be learned by listening to the dislikers.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2021

Or some dislikers might enjoy their dislikes as a way to avoid their corroding certain relationships.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2021

Will you be among the likers or dislikers, I wonder sometimes, of Robert's new book?

From The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1 of 2) by Kenyon, Frederic G. (Frederic George), Sir

My dislikers say I have temporized with fate.

From Lazarre by Catherwood, Mary Hartwell