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
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Epstein’s crimes have long provoked bipartisan disgust, but their revival as a political concern in the second Trump Administration was initiated by right-wing conspiracy theorists adjacent to, if not soaked in, the broader QAnon belief that a cabal of liberal pedophiles controls the world.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Some were disgusted, while others were filled with joy.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Then the scene’s perspective shifts, and Amadeus reveals that Salieri’s look of disgust is not for his younger rival but for the figure of Jesus Christ hanging on a cross above the sanctuary.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Epstein’s crimes have long provoked bipartisan disgust, but their revival as a political concern in the second Trump Administration was initiated by right-wing conspiracy theorists adjacent to, if not soaked in, the broader QAnon belief that a cabal of liberal pedophiles controls the world.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
The researchers also found that being young, female, and well educated increased the odds that someone would be moist averse, as did being disgusted more generally by bodily functions.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Some were disgusted, while others were filled with joy.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disgust
Noun
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But distaste is found across the political spectrum, Gallup says.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Thirteen years later, his distaste for the self-assuredness of tech leaders who reassured him all would be good seems prescient.—
Ron Kampeas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Firstman’s debut directorial effort, Club Kid, shrewdly acknowledges those garish personality tics, which have both endeared and repulsed audiences.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Anyone who has worked in or observed the media industry for the last couple of decades will recognize and be repulsed by nepo-baby Jay, who is undeniably villainous.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many exiles, however, disagreed with that view and said the incident had only renewed their hatred for Castro.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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America remains the only large country in history where Jews have become fully equal citizens under a constitutional order strong enough, so far, to withstand waves of hatred and scapegoating.—
Michael W. Sonnenfeldt,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The development comes as global health officials continue monitoring the rare hantavirus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius, which has sickened multiple passengers.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The outbreak has killed three people and sickened 10 since it was first identified aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius during its monthlong voyage in early May.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Illness or infection Chronic stress Poor sleep When that imbalance happens, symptoms can include bloating, gas, nausea, abdominal discomfort and changes in bowel movements, according to UMass Memorial Health.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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Symptoms may include bloating, gas, nausea, abdominal discomfort and changes in bowel movements, according to UMass Memorial Health.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Some were appalled by the cynicism of the company’s pitch, others by its client list, which included indie artists whose popularity fans preferred to imagine had spread organically.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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The young Forster recoiled from the school’s culture of authoritarianism and militaristic chauvinism, which may have found expression in the students’ often appalling attitudes toward their own mothers.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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That film generated some moody power before collapsing into a pile of surrealist-horror shards.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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The convention has become a longtime gathering place for horror fans and industry artists alike, celebrating everything from classic creature features to modern special effects in filmmaking.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
Verb
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My mom would have been horrified, but impressed too, by my efficiency.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Ava is horrified by Deborah’s willingness to make the deal.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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“Disgust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disgust. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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