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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

disgust

2 of 2

verb

as in to repulse

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of disgust

Noun

Meanwhile, an outpouring of rage and scalding wit arose online as the American public’s disgust with the healthcare industry combined with black humor. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 However, Roker then decided to try the treat himself, much to the disgust of his co-anchors, Dylan Dreyer and Craig Melvin. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026

Verb

Most certainly disgust, on a profound level, for the current Israeli regime and its prime minister, Bibi Netanyahu. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 Decent law-abiding Israelis living in Judea/Samaria are also disgusted by behavior of the few who violate civil law & Torah by violence & lawlessness. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disgust

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disgust

Noun

At first the owner stared at him blankly, then flashed a look of distaste, as if a dirty rodent had brushed his foot.

— Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Some have also shared with me a profound distaste for how their friends and family are using AI for therapy and companionship, and a deep concern for their future employment prospects.

— Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of distaste

Noun

With their feelings for each other blossoming, the two go out for dinner, which is full of Rushville patrons with lingering hatred for Hal.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Yasmin Soares, a Lula supporter, told Kahn that Bolsonaro's strong performance is scary and that the right brings hatred.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of hatred

Verb

Outbreaks this year in Louisiana and last year in Florida sickened multiple children, including at least one who developed the same life-changing kidney condition as Brooklyn.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
This can include cases in which toxic chemicals drift into neighboring fields or communities and sicken people.

— Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of sicken

Noun

The usual bleary nausea of such early rises is absent, shooed away by sobriety, exercises, and fruits and vegetables.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
People infected with salmonella can experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, the CDC said.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of nausea

Verb

Francis said she was appalled upon learning the result of the appeal two days into the current semester.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Smith died at the age of ninety-four in 2017, having seen many years of the internet gossip reporting that came after her and having been appalled by it.

— Lindsey Weber, Vanity Fair, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of appall

Noun

The film fuses horror and crime with Hong Kong spiritual folklore, and is aimed at fans of midnight movies and cult cinema.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
There will be relief in France at the interior minister’s decision to ban one type of police grenade, as the injuries suffered by some teenage protesters has sparked widespread horror.

— Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of horror

Browse Nearby Words

disguising

disgust

disgusted

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Disgust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disgust. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of disgust

noun

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

inscrutable

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

The Words of the Week - Oct. 9

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes