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Dislike - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'Dislike' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Dislike [ n.]
- A feeling of positive and usually permanent aversion to something unpleasant, uncongenial, or offensive; disapprobation; repugnance; displeasure; disfavor; -- the opposite of liking or fondness.
- Discord; dissension.
2 . Dislike [ v. t.]
- To regard with dislike or aversion; to disapprove; to disrelish.
- To awaken dislike in; to displease.

Meaning of 'Dislike' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . dislike [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a feeling of aversion or antipathy
Example in sentence:
  • my dislike of him was instinctive
2 . dislike [ v]
Meaning (2):
- have or feel a dislike or distaste for
Example in sentence:
  • I really dislike this salesman

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