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noun

Definition of disrelishnext
as in dislike
a strong feeling of not liking or approving she showed a clear disrelish for the task of taking on her coworker's responsibilities

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disrelish

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verb

(ˌ)dis-ˈre-lish How to pronounce disrelish (audio)
as in to dislike
to feel dislike for I disrelish the thought of sitting through endless meetings on the matter

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  1. dislike
  2. hate
  3. hatred
  4. distaste
Noun
  • Reddit study participants didn’t hold back on sharing their dislike for the all-beige trend.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Prinstein, who was set to testify at the trial on Monday, says that constant notifications about likes and dislikes don't suit the developing pre-teen and teen brain.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of dislike
Verb
  • The judges love Naheim’s gown but hate his jacket, which makes Law feel claustrophobic.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Whether fans love it or hate it, the pairing has generated plenty of conversation ahead of the NFL season and has given Steelers Nation an unexpected new mascot to debate.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of hate
Noun
  • His hatred of the Islamic State group appears genuine, and American cooperation with Damascus against the terrorist network will benefit the Syrians who suffered most under its rule.
    — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Yet Christ Jesus consistently refused to let fear, hatred, or sin define his view of anyone’s identity.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of hatred
Noun
  • The designers were mostly united in their distaste for what are known on the playa as Sparkle Ponies.
    — Henry Alford, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Evidence isn’t scarce as to why Canadians have a newfound distaste for the White House.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of distaste
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“Disrelish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrelish. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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