DISGUST Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

disgust 1 of 2

noun

di-ˈskəst

Definition of disgust

as in distaste

a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness we turned from the grisly scene with disgust

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disgust

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verb

as in to repulse

to cause to feel disgust the movie's graphic, nonstop violence disgusted us

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Recent Examples of disgust

Noun

After one such strikeout Riley slammed his batting helmet to the ground, threw his bat aside and dropped his batting gloves in disgust. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 31 July 2026 When the Rangers promoted prospect first baseman Carlos Pena in the waning days of the ‘01 season, Palmeiro could hardly contain his disgust. — Mac Engel july 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Verb

Many of the crew members are disgusted by Vito's homosexuality, but Phil seems to take special exception to this revelation, going out of his way to demand Tony take him out and becoming violently angered even at the mere mention of Vito's name. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026 Even Florida voters who usually support Republicans should be disgusted and realize that what goes around comes around. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for disgust

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disgust

Noun

After the fight, UFC President Dana White expressed his distaste for Garry's actions ahead of the fifth and final round.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Our friends were always surprised at our distaste for nuptials.

— Asha Iyer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of distaste

Noun

Hong Kong authorities defend the verdict Hong Kong leader John Lee said the alliance has long deliberately planted seeds of hatred against the party and the central government in society, and their acts endangered national security.

— Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
But choices like Wintour’s silence the very people hurt by ethnic hatred.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of hatred

Noun

For some people, eating a dairy treat can lead to bloating, nausea and diarrhea.

— Hilary Smith, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Regenerate Me, present at The LINQ, Planet Hollywood and The Venetian, offering 24/7 mobile IV hydration for jet lag, pain, nausea and hangovers.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of nausea

Verb

Plenty of adults were appalled, but punk had a powerful influence on fashion, filmmaking and graphic design as well as rock music – well beyond punk itself.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026
Residents and board members alike said they were appalled at the practice.

— Kathy McCormack, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of appall

Noun

After a four-year absence from British television following a horror crash involving former host Andrew Flintoff, the BBC said that work is underway on a new season.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
Paranormal Activity, the play, builds to the sort of slick and grisly finale that would be just right for the end of a cruel horror movie, but that lands awkwardly onstage.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of horror

Verb

Herlacher braved the falling debris and panicked people running through the streets to help her and was horrified to find the fragment had cut through her back.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026
Based on the first novella in Martha Wells’ book series, Murderbot is a sci-fi thriller/comedy about a self-hacking security construct who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable clients, played by Skarsgård.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

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