dislike [to go/going]

I’m a researcher of English linguistics. I have something I'd like to ask.

I know that the verb “dislike” takes a gerund as its object. Are there any cases where the verb can take an infinitive as its object? How about (1) or (2)?

(1) She dislikes to go to school.
(2) Most people dislike to pay taxes.

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SW-User

Sub 'going' and 'paying' and it's proper English.

Hidenori · 51-55, M

@SW-User Thanks. Very much appreciated.

SW-User

@Hidenori At the risk of offending you it should be 'appreciated' instead of 'appreciate'.

Hidenori · 51-55, M

@SW-User Ah! sorry. It was just a typo. I will edit it. Thanks.

SW-User

@Hidenori Ha-ha! edite?

Hidenori · 51-55, M

@SW-User I have edited it, too. Sorry again.

SW-User

@Hidenori Are you typing on a phone? I always use a keyboard.

Hidenori · 51-55, M

@SW-User Yes. I'm typing on a phone.

SW-User

@Hidenori Tricky!