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Dislike

Dih-SLYK

/dɪˈslaɪk/

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dislike

Dictionary meaning

An inclination to withhold approval from some person or group.

Examples

  • My dislike of them was instinctive.
  • I really dislike this salesman.

Synonyms: disapproval

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