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
Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
From their own internal metrics, tech giants have long known what independent research now continuously validates: that the content that is most likely to go viral is that which induces strong feelings such as outrage and disgust, regardless of its underlying veracity.
—David Robert Grimes, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2025
Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
In the book, Cruise and Bateman share an apartment building, a fact that Bateman appears at times both delighted and disgusted by.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
That alone is reason to remain disgusted with this team.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In lab tests, the technology has proven to be over 96% accurate at identifying six common facial expressions: happiness, surprise, fear, sadness, anger and disgust.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
From their own internal metrics, tech giants have long known what independent research now continuously validates: that the content that is most likely to go viral is that which induces strong feelings such as outrage and disgust, regardless of its underlying veracity.
—David Robert Grimes, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
He isn’t disgusted by sexuality, just innocent and uninterested.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
In the book, Cruise and Bateman share an apartment building, a fact that Bateman appears at times both delighted and disgusted by.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Abby’s friends are nervous, even disgusted at this point, horrified at her capacity for violence.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
That alone is reason to remain disgusted with this team.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disgust
Noun
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His restlessness, his distaste for corrupt and abusive authorities, and his knack for provoking rival journalists had eventually made Virginia City too hot to hold him.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump is once again letting his distaste for Bruce Springsteen be known after the musician slammed him and his administration during two recent concerts.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Members of the committee were shocked, according to one Congressional staffer, a former USAID OIG official and a source familiar with the USAID OIG’s operations.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Before the lights dimmed, Breezy could be seen moving in towards the visibly shocked fan, where his lips and tongue met her skin.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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But his hatred only a means to an end, and that end his his own glorification.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2025
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When the topic of Clark came up in discussion, Braun was hopeful that the apparent hatred against Clark, and throughout the association and its fans, could come to an end, while siding with Banks.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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There is another current salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers that has already left 45 people sick and 16 hospitalized across 18 states.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Some of the samples tested positive for Salmonella and additional testing found that the samples were closely related to the Salmonella found in sick people.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Cannabinoids interact with the brain’s endocannabinoid system to reduce nausea and increase appetite.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
2 June 2025
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Common symptoms of liver disease include nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, generalized itching, dark urine and jaundice, although some people may notice no signs, per the above source.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Phobias, a silent clown duo with a horror twist, brought eerie theatrics to the stage — complete with balloon popping and unsettling surprises — and successfully freaked out the judges (especially Howie Mandel).—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
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Within moments of his arrival, the church became the site of an unspeakable horror — the beheading of several people in the congregation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Given teenage revulsion if not denial at the thought of aging, this might be the scariest moment in the entire series.—
Bruce Handy,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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The recognition of their similarity seems to breed revulsion, not solidarity.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Recent episodes have covered the sun, pelicans, and repulsion.—
Simon Hill,
WIRED,
16 Apr. 2024
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Benton drew from his own memories growing up in Texas, and the mix of affection for and repulsion toward the place that made him can be felt from beginning to end.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Disgust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disgust. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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