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Dislike

noun

An inclination to withhold approval from some person or group. Synonyms: disapproval, disfavor, disfavour.

A feeling of aversion or antipathy.

verb

(past & past part. disliked; pres. part. disliking)

Have or feel a dislike or distaste for.

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"Dislike" Quotes from Famous Books

... not dislike it," that Rose hastened to say that it was only her own secret misgiving, and that no part of Mrs. Rothsay's demeanor had led her ...

— For Woman's Love • Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth

... disturbances, wounds, etc.). Hence in this matter, too, care and attention are required; for if we make use of any one of the Darwinian norms, as, for example, that the eyes are closed when we do not want to see a thing or when we dislike it, we still must grant that there are people to whom it has become habitual to close their eyes under other and ...

— Robin Hood • J. Walker McSpadden

... stands affected to the Christian Religion.] The Christian Religion, he doth not in the least persecute, or dislike, but rather as it seems to me, esteems and honours it. As a sign of which take this passage. When his Sister died, for whom he had a very dear Affection, there was a very grievous Mourning and Lamentation made ...

— An Historical Relation Of The Island Ceylon In The East Indies • Robert Knox

... stirred to his first political activity by the hint given him through Stillings. He not only had a strong personal dislike for Alwyn, but he regarded the promise to him of a high office as a menace to ...

— The Quest of the Silver Fleece - A Novel • W. E. B. Du Bois

... many unpleasant characters out yonder," said Hoddan, waving his hand at the great outdoors, "who've reason to dislike me very much. They'll be anxious to express their emotions, when they feel up to it. I want to dodge them. And presently the people in this castle will realize that even stun-pistols can't keep on shooting indefinitely ...

— The Pirates of Ersatz • Murray Leinster

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