Disliking and Leaning

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Disliking noun - A strong feeling of not liking or approving.

Usage example: I had taken an instant disliking to the new neighbors

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Leaning is an antonym for disliking.

Nearby Words: dislike, disliked

Leaning noun - A habitual attraction to some activity or thing.

Usage example: despite what his athletic leanings might suggest, he was actually a very lazy kid

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Disliking is an antonym for leaning.

Nearby Words: lean, leaned, leant

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