develop a dislike
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to gradually start to dislike someone or something
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- Her husband developed a strong dislike for the dog.
- After working with him for months, I started to develop a dislike for his constant negativity.
- Many people develop a dislike of crowded places as they get older.
- He developed a dislike for early mornings after starting his new job.
- If you force children to eat vegetables, they might develop a lifelong dislike for them.
- She's beginning to develop a dislike for the city's noisy environment.
- Over time, the two colleagues developed a mutual dislike that made teamwork difficult.
- It's common for students to develop a dislike for subjects they find challenging.
- I never thought I would, but I've developed a real dislike for modern pop music.
- The community developed a growing dislike of the new construction project due to the constant noise.