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Disliked Dislike Dɪsˈlaɪk I Actively Verb Boss Intensely

Word3 dislike
WordType (verb)
Phonetic /dɪsˈlaɪk/ /dɪsˈlaɪk/
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  • why do you dislike him so much?
  • she disliked her boss intensely.
  • there are very few foods that i actively dislike.
  • i dislike being away from my family.
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dislike

(verb)/dɪsˈlaɪk/ /dɪsˈlaɪk/

    Verb Forms

  1. to not like somebody/something
    • OPPOSITE like
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    • Why do you dislike him so much?
    • She disliked her boss intensely.
    • There are very few foods that I actively dislike.
    • I dislike being away from my family.
    • Much as she disliked going to funerals (= although she did not like it at all), she knew she had to be there.
    • He disliked her staying away from home.
    • He disliked it when she behaved badly in front of his mother.
    • What did you dislike about the movie?

    Extra Examples

    • The new teacher was widely disliked.
    • The new regime is universally disliked.
    • If anyone really dislikes this colour, please tell me.
    • He was disliked by most of his contemporaries.
    • Though he seemed charming, the girl instinctively disliked him.
    • Not only would she rather not go swimming, she actively dislikes it.
    • He simply disliked working with committees and avoided it whenever possible.
    • Most people dislike going to the dentist.
    • Much as she disliked asking for help, she knew she had to.
    • He disliked it when she phoned him so late at night.
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