Meaning & use
dislike
To have a feeling of distaste, disapproval, or aversion toward someone or something.
See it in a sentence
He dislikes crowded places and avoids busy shopping malls whenever possible.
She couldn't hide her dislike for the new office policy.
A note on using this word
Dislike is milder than hate, expressing a lasting negative preference rather than intense hostility.
Words with a similar meaning
disfavoraversion
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Words with an opposite meaning
Another way to use it
2. noun
A feeling of distaste or aversion toward someone or something.
His dislike of loud music made the concert an unpleasant experience.
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