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 mislike to carry no word of him; but I know you shall be rejoiced at the news of our victory.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
He had a ’ard, cold look and red eyes, and I took a sort of mislike to him, for it seemed as if it was ’im as they was hirritated at.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
"I mislike the tone of your voice, my lo—Imp. I am the Lord of Harrenhal and a member of the king's council, who are you to chastise me like this?"
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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