MISLIKE Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of mislike

as in dislike

a strong feeling of not liking or approving a well-known mislike of stuffy, formal affairs

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mislike

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verb

ˌmis-ˈlīk

as in to dislike

to feel dislike for as Shakespeare's Othello famously pleaded, "Mislike me not for my complexion"

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as in to criticize

to hold an unfavorable opinion of he's such a polite, friendly, and kind young man, it's hard to see how any prospective father-in-law could mislike him

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Noun

Prinstein, who was set to testify at the trial on Monday, says that constant notifications about likes and dislikes don't suit the developing pre-teen and teen brain.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
But that didn't stop commenters from sharing their dislike of the ad on resurfaced clips.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of dislike

Verb

Yet the recent swirl of negative discourse around influencer culture has felt different, in part because hating influencers is no longer just a snarky internet pastime.

— Laura Jung, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Tovey stars as Anthony Selvon, a polarizing self-help influencer with a dangerous message for young men nearing adulthood – embrace hypermasculinity and hate on women.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of hate

Noun

His hatred of the Islamic State group appears genuine, and American cooperation with Damascus against the terrorist network will benefit the Syrians who suffered most under its rule.

— Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Yet Christ Jesus consistently refused to let fear, hatred, or sin define his view of anyone’s identity.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Aug. 2026

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