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dis·like
(dĭs-līk′)tr.v. dis·liked, dis·lik·ing, dis·likes
To regard with distaste or aversion.
n.
An attitude or a feeling of distaste or aversion.
dis·lik′a·ble, dis·like′a·ble adj.
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dislike
(dɪsˈlaɪk)vb
(tr) to consider unpleasant or disagreeable
n
a feeling of aversion or antipathy
disˈlikable, disˈlikeable adj
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
dis•like
(dɪsˈlaɪk)v. -liked, -lik•ing,
n. v.t.
1. to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion.
n. 2. a feeling of aversion; antipathy.
[1545–55]
dis•lik′a•ble, dis•like′a•ble, adj.
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dislike
– not likeIf you dislike someone or something, you find them unpleasant.
From what I know of him I dislike him intensely.
She disliked the theatre.
In conversation and in less formal writing, you don't normally use 'dislike'. Instead, you use a negative word with like.
She doesn't like tennis.
I've never liked him.
You can say that someone dislikes doing something or doesn't like doing something.
Many people dislike following orders.
I don't like working in a team.
You can also say that someone doesn't like to do something.
He doesn't like to be beaten.
Be Careful!
However, don't say that someone 'dislikes to do' something.
like
– dislikeThe verbs and expressions in the following list are all used to indicate how much someone likes or dislikes something. They are arranged from 'like most' to 'dislike most':
- adoreShe adored her parents and would do anything to please them.
- love, be crazy about, be mad about, be a great fan ofWe loved the food so much, especially the fish dishes.He's still crazy about both his work and his hobbies.She's not as mad about sport as I am.I am a great fan of rave music.
- like, be fond of, be keen onWhat music do you like best?She was especially fond of a little girl named Betsy.Both companies were keen on a merger.
- don't mindI hope you don't mind me calling in like this, without an appointment.
- dislikeWe don't serve liver often because so many people dislike it.
- hateShe hated hospitals and didn't like the idea of having an operation.
- abhor, can't bear, can't stand, detest, loatheHe was a man who abhorred violence and was deeply committed to reconciliation.I can't bear people who make judgements and label me.I can't stand that man and his arrogance.Jean detested being photographed.The two men loathe each other.
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dislike
Past participle: disliked
Gerund: disliking
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| Noun | 1. |  dislike - an inclination to withhold approval from some person or groupinclination, tendency, disposition - an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict" doghouse - an idiomatic term for being in disfavor; "in the doghouse" reprobation - severe disapproval |
| 2. | dislike - a feeling of aversion or antipathy; "my dislike of him was instinctive" feeling - the experiencing of affective and emotional states; "she had a feeling of euphoria"; "he had terrible feelings of guilt"; "I disliked him and the feeling was mutual" disinclination - that toward which you are inclined to feel dislike; "his disinclination for modesty is well known" Anglophobia - dislike (or fear) of Britain and British customs unfriendliness - dislike experienced as an absence of friendliness disapproval - a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing contempt, despite, disdain, scorn - lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary" disgust - strong feelings of dislike creepy-crawlies - feelings of dislike and anxiety; "the cave gave me the creepy-crawlies" scunner - a strong dislike; "they took a scunner against the United States" technophobia - dislike for new technology antagonism - an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility liking - a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment; "I've always had a liking for reading"; "she developed a liking for gin" | |
| Verb | 1. | dislike - have or feel a dislike or distaste for; "I really dislike this salesman" resent - feel bitter or indignant about; "She resents being paid less than her co-workers" detest, hate - dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards; "I hate Mexican food"; "She detests politicians" like - find enjoyable or agreeable; "I like jogging"; "She likes to read Russian novels" |
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dislike
verb
1. hate, object to, loathe, despise, shun, scorn, disapprove of, detest, abhor, recoil from, take a dim view of, be repelled by, be averse to, disfavour, have an aversion to, abominate, have a down on (informal), disrelish, have no taste or stomach for, not be able to bear or abide or stand We don't serve liver often because so many people dislike it.
hate like, favour, esteem
hate like, favour, esteem
noun
1. hatred, disgust, hostility, loathing, disapproval, distaste, animosity, aversion, antagonism, displeasure, antipathy, enmity, animus, disinclination, repugnance, odium, detestation, disapprobation The two women viewed each other with dislike and suspicion.
hatred liking, delight, attraction, esteem, admiration, inclination
hatred liking, delight, attraction, esteem, admiration, inclination
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
dislike
verbnoun
An attitude or feeling of aversion:
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Translations
كَراهِيَهكرهلا يُحِب، يَكْرَهيَكْرَهُ
nemít rádaverzenelibost
afskyikke bryde sig omikke kunne lideubehag
ei pitää jostakininhovastenmielisyys
ne voljeti
irtózik
mislíka, geîjast ekki aîóbeit, ímugustur
嫌う否む嫌い
싫어하다
antipatijaimti nemėgtinemėgtipriešiškas nusistatymas
antipātijaizjust nepatikunepatika
averzianemať rád
tycka illa om
ไม่ชอบ
hoşlanmamaksevmemesevmemekhoşlanmama
không thích
dislike
[dɪsˈlaɪk]Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
dislike
[ˌdɪsˈlaɪk] n
(= antipathy) (for thing) → aversion f; (for person) → aversion f, antipathie f
dislike of sb/sth → aversion pour qn/qch
to take a dislike to sb/sth → prendre qn/qch en grippe
to have a dislike for sb/sth → avoir de l'aversion pour qn/qch
dislike of sb/sth → aversion pour qn/qch
to take a dislike to sb/sth → prendre qn/qch en grippe
to have a dislike for sb/sth → avoir de l'aversion pour qn/qch
(= thing one doesn't like)
It's one of my biggest dislikes → C'est une des choses que j'aime le moins.
my likes and dislikes → ce que j'aime et ce que je n'aime pas
to have one's likes and dislikes → avoir ses préférences
It's one of my biggest dislikes → C'est une des choses que j'aime le moins.
my likes and dislikes → ce que j'aime et ce que je n'aime pas
to have one's likes and dislikes → avoir ses préférences
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
dislike
vt → nicht mögen, nicht gernhaben; to dislike doing something → etw ungern or nicht gern tun; to dislike somebody doing something → es nicht gernhaben or gern sehen, wenn jd etw tut; I dislike him/it intensely → ich mag ihn/es überhaupt nicht; I don’t dislike it → ich habe nichts dagegen
n → Abneigung f → (of gegen); likes and dislikes → Vorlieben und Abneigungen; to take a dislike to somebody/something → eine Abneigung gegen jdn/etw entwickeln; he had taken an instant dislike to John → er konnte John auf Anhieb nicht leiden
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
dislike
[dɪsˈlaɪk]1. n dislike (of) → antipatia (per), avversione f (per)
to take a dislike to sb/sth → prendere in antipatia qn/qc
to take a dislike to sb/sth → prendere in antipatia qn/qc
2. vt (thing, person) I dislike it → non mi piace
I dislike the idea → l'idea non mi va
I dislike her intensely → mi è fortemente antipatica, mi è antipaticissima
I dislike the idea → l'idea non mi va
I dislike her intensely → mi è fortemente antipatica, mi è antipaticissima
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
dislike
(disˈlaik) verb not to like; to have strong feelings against. I know he dislikes me.
noun strong feeling directed against a thing, person or idea. He doesn't go to football matches because of his dislike of crowds; He has few dislikes.
take a dislike to to begin to dislike. The boss has taken a dislike to me.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
dislike
→ يَكْرَهُ nemít rád ikke kunne lide nicht mögen αντιπαθώ desagradar, no gustar ei pitää jostakin aimer (ne pas) ne voljeti detestare 嫌う 싫어하다 afkeer hebben van mislike nie polubić não gostar не нравиться tycka illa om ไม่ชอบ hoşlanmamak không thích 不喜欢Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
dislike
n. aversión, antipatía;
v. aborrecer, desagradar, repugnar;
I ___ this medicine → no me gusta, me desagrada, me repugna esta medicina.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012