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disgust

[dis-guhst, dih-skuhst] / dɪsˈgʌst, dɪˈskʌst /
NOUN
aversion; repulsion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
antipathy aversion dislike distaste hatred loathing repulsion revulsion
STRONG
abhorrence abomination detestation hatefulness nausea objection repugnance revolt satiation satiety sickness surfeit
WEAK
nauseation nauseousness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approval liking love loving
WEAK
admiration appeal desire esteem fondness respect reverence
VERB
cause aversion; repel
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bother disenchant displease disturb insult irk nauseate offend outrage revolt shock sicken turn off upset
STRONG
abominate pall pique repulse scandalize surfeit
WEAK
be repulsive cloy fill with loathing gross out make one sick offend morals of put off reluct turn one's stomach
Antonyms
STRONGEST
appease calm compliment delight help make happy order please soothe
WEAK
admire appeal desire esteem like love respect revere

Example Sentences

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It encourages the audience to think, but it doesn’t force their disgust for empty provocation.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

So, to reconcile my disgust for the A.I. monster, and the way I feed it, I give you my confession: I am an A.I. humanizer.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

Trump's initial reaction to the footage was "pure disgust", Leavitt said in response to a question at the press briefing.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

He shook his head in disgust when I told him about Bovino’s continued tall tales.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

Shomari’s voice lowered to a growl, his expression holding nothing but disgust.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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