Easier English Basic Synonyms

contradict
to say that what someone else says is not true
They didn’t dare contradict their mother.
Antonym:
agree
to say or show that you have the same opinion as someone else
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disapprove
verb
Synonyms: disapprove, object, criticise, condemn
Antonym: approve
Synonyms:
disapprove
to show that you do not think something is good
The head teacher disapproves of members of staff wearing jeans to school.
object
to say that you do not like something or you do not want something to
happen
He objected that the pay was too low. 
쑗
 I object to her being given this
private information.
criticise
to say that something or someone is bad or wrong
She criticised their lack of interest and enthusiasm. 
쑗
 The design of the new
car has been criticised.
condemn
to say strongly that you do not approve of something
She condemned the police for their treatment of the prisoners.
Antonym:
approve
to think something is good
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dislike
noun
Synonyms: dislike, hatred, hate, disgust
Antonym: liking
Synonyms:
dislike
a feeling of not liking something or someone
She had a great dislike of noisy parties.
hatred
a very strong feeling of not liking someone or something
a hatred of unfair treatment 
쑗
 a campaign against racial hatred