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

2 of 2

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

Most fishermen confine their angling to early morning and late evening, and the pike fishermen of early spring have given up in disgust. — Jack G. Mell, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026 Mbappé hit a post in the 32nd minute, raising both hands in disgust, and France nearly went ahead four minutes later on Olise's spectacular bicycle kick from just inside the penalty area, which also clanked off a post. — CBS News, 1 July 2026

Verb

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 Many consumers are wary, skeptical, and even disgusted by AI content in ads. — Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for disgust

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Noun

In his TikTok, Lemon went on to explain his distaste for Clark’s dismissal.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
The results show Californians have a strong distaste for building data centers for artificial intelligence technology, and largely favor the state’s efforts to protect the environment and cut emissions — with some exceptions.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of distaste

Noun

Considering the deep-rooted hatred that defined the Bruins-Canadiens rivalry, Neely was the ultimate villain.

— Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Engelbert will meet with the executive committee of the players’ union on Tuesday to discuss the recent uptick in online hatred and threats directed toward players.

— Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of hatred

Verb

Samples collected by Midwest Poultry at farms in Texas tested positive for salmonella, and genetic testing showed that some samples match the bacteria strain that sickened people, federal officials said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
That outbreak has already sickened more than 1,640 people, while overall cyclosporiasis cases have surpassed 4,100 nationwide since May, according to federal health officials.

— Sarah Morland, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Definition of sicken

Noun

Watch for signs of heat illness, such as heavy sweating; nausea; headache; dizziness or weakness; cool, pale and clammy skin; altered mental state and loss of consciousness.

— Howard Cohen July 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
According to Eli Lilly, the drug's manufacturer, common side effects include nausea, vomiting, indigestion and stomach pain.

— Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of nausea

Verb

He was appalled by the slaughter, but, more than that, by the complacency of his neighbors, their willingness to ignore the bloody work being done under their noses.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Many subjects were appalled by his treatment of his closest family.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 9 July 2026

Definition of appall

Noun

Remember when there was a wave of filmmakers all trying to make murderous Steamboat Willie horror movies because the character had entered the public domain?

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
Jordan received his first Academy nod and victory for Ryan Coogler’s vampire horror film.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 29 July 2026

Definition of horror

Verb

The sequence in the film involving Matt running away from a premiere continues with the character gazing horrified upon his oozing complexion in the reflection of a storefront window.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
Kate, hiding a dark past of her own, is thrilled rather than horrified, and moves into West’s mansion to work alongside him.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 July 2026

Definition of horrify

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