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Dislike (Noun)

Meaning 1

An inclination to withhold approval from some person or group.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • The politician's outspoken views on social issues sparked widespread dislike among many of her constituents.
  • Her sharp tongue and condescending attitude inspired a strong dislike in everyone who met her.
  • The dislike between the two families had been simmering for years, fueled by petty squabbles and old rivalries.
  • As a prominent figure in the industry, he had attracted a significant amount of dislike from his competitors and detractors.
  • The community's dislike for the new development project was evident in the large turnout at the town hall meeting to protest it.

Synonyms

  • Disfavour
  • Disfavor
  • Disapproval

Hypernyms

  • Disposition
  • Inclination

Hyponyms

  • Reprobation
  • Doghouse

Meaning 2

A feeling of aversion or antipathy; "my dislike of him was instinctive".

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Antonyms

  • Liking

Hyponyms

  • Estrangement
  • Disaffection
  • Aversion
  • Despite
  • Scorn
  • Disdain
  • Distaste

Related Words

  • Dislike (verb)
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