Disliking
noun, verb
noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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 present participle and gerund of dislike form-of, gerund, participle, present
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"Such a thing as disliking fish because they have bones - that just can't be a reason for disliking them."
Etymology
From dislike + -ing.