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dislike vs disapproval

disapproval vs dislike

dislike and disapproval both are nouns.

dislike is a verb but disapproval is not a verb.

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

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