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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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Investors tend to dislike large merger deals that include stock, because the number of shares outstanding increases.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Perhaps depressingly for England fans, the one part of the team's game that they dislike most is one of the more successful.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

One can think Amy Madigan’s performance in “Weapons” was great and still dislike the film.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

Its chief executive Sam Altman had long expressed his dislike for advertising, citing concerns that it could create distrust about ChatGPT's content.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

The man looked at Jennet with displeasure and dislike.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.