Disliking

noun, verb

noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    gerund of dislike: a dislike. form-of, gerund

    "The likings and dislikings of society, or of some powerful portion of it, are thus the main thing which has practically determined the rules laid down for general observance, under the penalties of law or opinion."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of dislike form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

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averseaverseaversiondisfavordisinclinationdislike

Antonyms

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like

Example

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"Such a thing as disliking fish because they have bones - that just can't be a reason for disliking them."

Etymology

From dislike + -ing.

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