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In some senses, dislike is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ
acute, deep, great, hearty, intense, real, strong, violent
She developed a deep dislike for crowded shopping malls after a bad experience.
growing | particular | obvious, marked | instant | instinctive | open
active
He showed active dislike for the new manager from the very first day.
cold
She stared at her rival with cold dislike, refusing to acknowledge her presence at the meeting.
pathological | personal
mutual
The two neighbors maintained a mutual dislike but managed to coexist peacefully.
VERB + DISLIKE
feel, have
Many people feel dislike toward crowded public transportation during rush hour.
express, show
take
She took a dislike to the new restaurant because the service was too slow.
PREP
with ~
The teacher spoke to him with dislike and frustration about his repeated absences.
~ for
He expressed his growing dislike for early morning meetings during the team discussion.
PHRASES
a feeling/look of dislike
PHRASES
your likes and dislikes
She asked about my likes and dislikes before planning the dinner menu.
ADV
cordially, greatly, heartily, intensely, positively, really, strongly
He really dislikes waiting in long queues at the supermarket on weekends.
particularly
simply
Sarah simply dislikes crowded places and prefers spending time at home.
instinctively
actively
She actively dislikes her neighbor's loud music late at night.
clearly, obviously
PHRASES
be universally/widely disliked
His unpopular opinions made him widely disliked among his classmates.