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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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
Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2025
Whether people viewed eating the giant cookies on camera with delight or disgust, followers were unable to look away.
—Simone Melvin, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
Roach called for a rematch afterward, disgusted that he was not credited with the knockdown in the ninth round.
—Brian Mahoney, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Reddit recently unveiled its own AI product, Reddit Answers, to the disgust of many of its users.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2025
Whether people viewed eating the giant cookies on camera with delight or disgust, followers were unable to look away.
—Simone Melvin, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
Your husband is disgusted with you too but is trying his best to clean up too.
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
Roach called for a rematch afterward, disgusted that he was not credited with the knockdown in the ninth round.
—Brian Mahoney, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disgust
Noun
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There seems to be a widespread distaste among philanthropies for grantees developing dependence on their support.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2025
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One wonders why Garland and co-director Ray Mendoza have made the film at all when there seems to be not simply an ignorance of the period in question but an active distaste for realizing its real-life consequences.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Still, assuming that Harvard goes ahead with a legal battle to repulse the Administration’s assault, its actions could have important ramifications not just for other universities but also for broader efforts to resist Trump’s encroachments.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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After a disastrous trip to Mexico where Irina appeared repulsed by everything Zack did, the couple split and Zack went crawling back to Bliss.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Love has triumphed over hatred, light over darkness and truth over falsehood.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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While highlighting the vicious cycle of ethnic hatred, Gavin strives for impartiality.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration warns on its website of potential effects from long-term THC use, including impaired learning, memory and thinking, breathing problems and nausea and vomiting.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2025
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But a performance in mid-November at a charity event on Richard Branson’s Necker Island was marred by an unusual bout of nausea and balance issues, which Taryn and her sisters Holly, 47, and Isa, 49, chalked up to stress and exhaustion.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Still, there is plenty here that should appall both Democrats and Republicans.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Dismay or appall you, sure, but never surprise you.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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But the film expands upon the game’s lore to create a unique, funhouse horror experience, a celebration of multiple horror subgenres and practical effects.—
Richard Newby,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd’s twisted horror flick Death of a Unicorn is now available to watch from home.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The pollution morphed into a thick, acidic mix that sickened nearly half the town's residents.—
Alejandra Borunda,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2025
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The measles outbreak, which could go on for months, has now spread to Kansas and Ohio after sickening more than 370 in Texas and New Mexico.—
Michael Casey and Matthew Perrone,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Donald Trump is nothing if not consistent in his revulsion toward low-flow plumbing fixtures.—
The Editors,
National Review,
11 Apr. 2025
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When Joe Biden nominated Xavier Becerra to serve as the secretary of health and human services, Republicans responded with revulsion because of his far-left record, but also with some degree of confusion.—
John Gerardi,
National Review,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Disgust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disgust. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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