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disapproval vs dislike

dislike vs disapproval

disapproval and dislike both are nouns.

disapproval is not a verb while dislike is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disapproval Yes No No No
dislike Yes No Yes No
As nouns, disapproval and dislike are synonyms defined as:
  • disapproval and dislike: an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
Other synonyms of disapproval include disfavor, disfavour.
As nouns, dislike is a hypernym of disapproval; that is, dislike is a word with a broader meaning than disapproval:
  • disapproval: a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
  • dislike: a feeling of aversion or antipathy
disapproval (noun) dislike (noun)
the act of disapproving or condemning an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group a feeling of aversion or antipathy
the expression of disapproval
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
disapproval (verb) dislike (verb)
have or feel a dislike or distaste for
Difference between disapproval and dislike

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