Mislike and Sanction

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Mislike verb - To hold an unfavorable opinion of.

Usage example: he's such a polite, friendly, and kind young man, it's hard to see how any prospective father-in-law could mislike him

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Sanction is an antonym for mislike.

Sanction verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.

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Mislike is an antonym for sanction.

Nearby Words: sanctioned, sanctity, sanctioning

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