Pronunciation: /dɪsˈlaɪk/
noun a feeling of distaste or aversion
A1 I have a strong dislike for spiders.
A2 She expressed her dislike for the new policy.
B1 His dislike of public speaking makes him nervous during presentations.
B2 The team leader's dislike of tardiness is well known among the staff.
C1 Her dislike for confrontation often leads to unresolved issues in the workplace.
C2 Despite his dislike for social events, he attended the company party for networking purposes.
verb to have a strong feeling of aversion or disapproval towards something
A1 I dislike broccoli.
A2 She dislikes horror movies.
B1 I strongly dislike public speaking.
B2 He dislikes the new company policies.
C1 The professor openly dislikes students who don't participate in class discussions.
C2 Despite his success, he still dislikes the attention that comes with fame.
formal I have a strong dislike for the new company policy.
informal I really dislike the taste of mushrooms.
slang I can't stand that show, I totally dislike it.
figurative She has a dislike for early mornings, preferring to sleep in instead.
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