Antonyms for dislike

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : dis-lahyk

Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈlaɪk

Definition of dislike

Origin : 1540s (implied in disliking), hybrid which ousted native mislike as the opposite of like. Related: Disliked; disliking. English in 16c. also had the excellent dislove "hate, cease to love," but it did not survive.

noun antagonism, hatred toward something
verb be antagonistic toward something; hate

Example sentences :

She is to be pitied—she cannot either like or dislike with temper!
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

I have borne it for my mother's sake--in spite of her dislike of me--and for your sake, because I loved you.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

Mrs. Roberts was almost ashamed to dislike it as much as she did.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

Don't bother, Mr. Langdon; I dislike prying into anybody's business.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

She had lived down much of the dislike that her husband had aroused.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

He had a dislike to that country, and I grew up in his prejudices.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

He understood the dislike which speedily grew up in Eleanor for this work.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

This dislike had been strengthened by the chance meeting in the lane.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

Even the Frasers were not visited, so strong was my dislike to have anything to do with Halifax.
Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper

But never doubt their ability to dislike from the beginning!
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

Synonyms for dislike

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