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disliking

Saydis-LYK-ing/dɪsˈlaɪkɪŋ/

2 meanings of disliking

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  1. 1
    verb
    The -ing form of dislike. Use it to name the action, or after a noun to describe it.

    She has a habit of disliking new foods before she even tries them.

    Disliking crowds, he stayed home during the festival.

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  2. 2
    noun
    The -ing form of dislike. Use it to name the action.
    The likings and dislikings of society, or of some powerful portion of it, are thus the main thing which has practically determined the rules laid down for general observance, under the penalties of law or opinion.
    1859, John Stuart Mill, “Introductory”
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disliking is a form of dislike

dislike, verb: To find someone or something unpleasant and not enjoy them. Full entry

Forms
dislikedislikes he/she/itdisliking -ing formdisliked past tense, past participle
Spelling
dislike → disliking: drop the e, add -ing

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Origin

This comes from the word "dislike" plus the ending "-ing".