1
as in hatreds
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 disapprovals
refusal to accept as right or desirable
the public's general dislike of negative campaign ads
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1
as in hates
to feel dislike for
the two dogs disliked each other the first time they met, and never did become friends
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2
as in criticizes
to hold an unfavorable opinion of
dislike the governor's heavy-handed way of pushing his agenda
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislikes
Verb
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Ellen both hates and enjoys these dreams, and thus, is riddled with guilt and self-hatred.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024 -
So losing a game, everybody hates that feeling.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
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To that end, the brief criticizes NASCAR’s argument it was not given a fair chance to respond to charter transfer issues related to 23XI Racing and Front Row’s plan to purchase two Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) charters.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Key Facts The report, concluding a 20-month investigation, details alleged ethical misconduct and criticizes Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Ginni Thomas, Justice Samuel Alito and former Justice Antonin Scalia.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or food allergies every year.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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For certain foods or substances that cause allergies or other hypersensitivity reactions, there are more specific labeling requirements.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In hearing this, Cardinal Lawrence then denounces one of the cardinals lying to the others.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
14 Nov. 2024
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In a separate filing, Brooks denounces Roe's legal team for naming him in her California lawsuit before the Mississippi court could rule whether to allow Brooks to continue the case with a pseudonym.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA TODAY,
9 Oct. 2024
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“Dislikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislikes. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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