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
Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Schumer justified his intention of voting to advance the CR despite his disgust with it, arguing a shutdown would be terrible for the economy and allow President Trump and Elon Musk to further gut the federal workforce.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2025
The Sooners should still be fine given their bona fides, but the current 3-8 mark in the SEC is going to disgust some observers.
—Jim Root, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The new footage opens with Happy Gilmore expressing disgust at a bust of his head, which sits alongside those of real golfers like Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Schumer justified his intention of voting to advance the CR despite his disgust with it, arguing a shutdown would be terrible for the economy and allow President Trump and Elon Musk to further gut the federal workforce.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Cole Aldrich, a former All-American with the Jayhawks and eventual first-round pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, was disgusted by KU’s effort.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2025
The Sooners should still be fine given their bona fides, but the current 3-8 mark in the SEC is going to disgust some observers.
—Jim Root, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disgust
Noun
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The deep pockets of some in Congress help explain the disconnect between those in power and the ordinary Americans who elected them to serve, and the political distaste for term limits.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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The nepotism accusations that started it all Smith says his distaste for Lebron Sr. goes way back.—
Christian Orozco,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Even as the Russians massed forces and achieved a three-to-one advantage in troops in Kursk late last year, the Ukrainians held on—deploying mines, drones and artillery to repeatedly repulse Russian mechanized assaults.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Kay’s particular diet was a recurring talking point on the show, with condiments such as ketchup and mayo among the foods that repulsed the TV voice of the Yankees.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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In fact, her personal hatred of gripping challenges even served as her Survivor hot take below.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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That ecstatic communal experience is a glorious moment of freedom for oppressed people, most of them living hand-to-mouth in an environment of hatred and exploitation.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Possible side effects include nausea, malnutrition, vomiting, infection, or acid reflux.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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During class, be sure to look out for warning signs that your body is struggling to handle the heat, such as dizziness, nausea, confusion, rapid heartbeat or fatigue, Wolf said.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Dismay or appall you, sure, but never surprise you.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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That kind of appalls me to think that people need not expect that of themselves.—
David Marchese Photograph by Mamadi Doumbouya,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2024
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Triggers Sudden Bitcoin Price ‘Crisis Scenario’ Fear 'Hell Of A Summer' Became A Journey Some Didn’t Expect Inspired by a blend of coming-of-age, horror, and comedy films, Hell of a Summer follows 24-year-old camp counselor Jason Hochberg, played by Thelma and The White Lotus' Fred Hechinger.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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For the first half of the 10-episode debut season, the doctors grapple with the horrors the hurricane has wrought, all in one 24-hour shift.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Travel: More than 230 passengers and crew members have been sickened with norovirus during a luxury cruise trip from England to the Eastern Caribbean.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Over 200 passengers aboard a Cunard Line ship have been sickened following a norovirus outbreak.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
1 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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Over the last few weeks, the Europeans have gone from shock to bewilderment to revulsion.—
David Brooks,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Disgust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disgust. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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