26984 words

dislike

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
to not like someone or something:

Examples:

Why do you dislike her so much?
[ + -ing verb ] I dislike walking and I hate camping.
2
a feeling of not liking something or someone:

Examples:

She has a dislike of cold weather.
take a dislike to Dad took an instant dislike to my new boyfriend.
3
something that you do not like:

Examples:

His main dislikes about work are the noise and dust in the factory.
4
to not like; to find someone or something unpleasant, difficult, etc.:

Examples:

I dislike the idea of leaving him home alone all evening.

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