mislike

[mis-lahyk] / mɪsˈlaɪk /

VERB

dislike

Synonyms

WEAK

abhor abominate antipathize avoid be allergic to be averse to be turned off to bear malice toward condemn contemn deplore despise detest disapprove disesteem disfavor disrelish eschew execrate grossed out on have hard feelings have no stomach for have no taste for have no use for loathe look down on lose interest in make faces at mind not appreciate not care for not endure not feel like not take kindly to object to regret resent scorn shudder at shun

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Rats mislike loud noises, as many a laboratory worker knows.

From Time Magazine Archive

With young men and maidens, too, the parson hath his problems: for if from them he hold aloof, they mislike him much.

From Time Magazine Archive

I mislike to carry no word of him; but I know you shall be rejoiced at the news of our victory.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

I am going to have to trust that he will keep his part of the bargain, but I mislike this kind of calculation.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

"As to that, Father," Dale said, "I mislike these water easks they've given me for Wraith. Green pine. The water will spoil on a voyage of any length."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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