Mislike and Shy

Mislike

Mislike verb - To feel dislike for.
Usage example: as Shakespeare's Othello famously pleaded, “Mislike me not for my complexion”

Shy and mislike are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shy" instead a verb "Mislike".

Shy

Shy verb - Start suddenly, as from fright.

Mislike and shy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mislike" instead a verb "Shy".

Nearby Words: shying, shyness, shyly, shyer

Mutual synonyms

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