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dislike

to detest / to hate / aversion / distaste
Transitive VerbNoun
pl: dislikespast: dislikedpp: dislikeding: disliking

This term conveys a general sense of aversion or distaste that is typically less intense than hatred. It describes a preference against something, ranging from a mild annoyance to a strong feeling of unpleasantness. As a noun, the word is used to describe the state of feeling aversion. While it can be pluralized in specific contexts to describe multiple distinct things one finds unpleasant, it is most frequently encountered as a countable noun referring to a specific instance of distaste.

Meanings

Transitive Verb
[~ something][~ someone]

To feel a lack of liking or a sense of aversion toward someone or something.

"I dislike the taste of raw onions."

Noun

A feeling of distaste or aversion toward someone or something.

"She has a strong dislike for cold weather."

Transitive Verb
[~ doing something]

To find an activity unpleasant or disagreeable.

"He dislikes waking up early on weekends."

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