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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as in shocked
filled with disgust
the disgusted diners left, vowing to report the restaurant to the board of health
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as in sickened
to cause to feel disgust
the movie's graphic, nonstop violence disgusted us
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Recent Examples of disgust
Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
The disorientation and disgust that so many people experienced in response to Trump’s thundering, violent proclamations is important.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Being taught society’s standard eating rituals, so as not to disgust others by violating them, was certainly a useful part of ordinary child-rearing.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
As the Republican applause continued, the president stared in their direction, with a disgusted look on his face.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Since then, the podcast has become a rallying point for hundreds of thousands of Potter fans disgusted by the author’s actions but still seeking fellowship and comfort in a series that means the world to them.
—Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Voters expressed more than the usual amount of disgust with both parties.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
The disorientation and disgust that so many people experienced in response to Trump’s thundering, violent proclamations is important.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Now, to the restrooms, which seemed to truly disgust the inspector.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Being taught society’s standard eating rituals, so as not to disgust others by violating them, was certainly a useful part of ordinary child-rearing.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Lois then moves the razor toward her husband's crotch area as Dewey makes a disgusted face.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
As the Republican applause continued, the president stared in their direction, with a disgusted look on his face.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
On social media, Italian fans were disgusted by the performance, erupting into a meltdown rarely seen.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Since then, the podcast has become a rallying point for hundreds of thousands of Potter fans disgusted by the author’s actions but still seeking fellowship and comfort in a series that means the world to them.
—Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disgust
Noun
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But that in itself is a sign of progress and a likely agreement because until a few weeks ago, both sides were showing open distaste for the other side's position.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The comments from both Roth and Griffin are the turning point of a serious clash between City Hall and New York’s business establishment, with the CEOs personally calling out the new mayor and expressing distaste with the pointed remark at Griffin in his ongoing effort to tax the rich.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The pair shared a sweet slideshow on Instagram in December 2023 that showed Wilson getting down on one knee in front of a Christmas tree to ask a shocked van der Pol to marry him.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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His death has left many shocked and outraged.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In Australia, a wide-ranging inquiry commission examining antisemitism after a massacre at a Hanukkah celebration heard this week from Jews who said escalating hatred has left them fearful and vulnerable.—
David Crary,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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They were convicted of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred and sentenced to two years in prison.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Oceanwide Expeditions, the Dutch company that operates the ship, said the two sick people on board were crew members who required urgent medical are.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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There are 88 passengers — including one who has died — and 61 crew members, two of whom are sick, onboard, the operator said Monday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Other early-onset symptoms may include fever, chills, muscle aches, headaches, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Using misoprostol alone is usually effective about 90% of the time, Jensen said, but because patients would probably need to take more of the drug, there can be more side effects including nausea and vomiting, and uterine cramping can be more significant.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Who knows the horrors of the seas like HERMAN MELVILLE?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The psychological horror film, starring Armie Hammer, Dakota Johnson and Zazie Beetz, was distributed by Hulu in the United States and Netflix internationally.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But now many of those same factions are expressing open revulsion at the Iran war, rupturing relationships that were supposed to usher in a new international order.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Dahl’s revulsion at the violence committed in Israel’s name is at once comprehensible, in and of itself, and rooted in Dahl’s set of antisemitic beliefs.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Apple’s songs invite us back to the euphoria of attraction and the nausea of repulsion.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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In one sad scene, Floyd and Carol begin to make love, only for Carol to pull away in repulsion.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Disgust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disgust. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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