mislike
Americanverb (used with object)
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to dislike.
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to displease.
verb
noun
Other Word Forms
- misliker noun
Etymology
Origin of mislike
before 900; Middle English misliken, Old English mislīcian. See mis- 1, like 2
Example Sentences
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Rats mislike loud noises, as many a laboratory worker knows.
From Time Magazine Archive
With young men and maidens, too, the parson hath his problems: for if from them he hold aloof, they mislike him much.
From Time Magazine Archive
I am going to have to trust that he will keep his part of the bargain, but I mislike this kind of calculation.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
"As to that, Father," Dale said, "I mislike these water easks they've given me for Wraith. Green pine. The water will spoil on a voyage of any length."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
“I mislike everything about this. If he was going to go to Eldred, he would have done it already.”
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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