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- [dis-guhst, dih-skuhst]
- /dɪsˈgʌst, dɪˈskʌst/
- /dɪsˈɡʌst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-guhst, dih-skuhst]
- /dɪsˈgʌst, dɪˈskʌst/
Definitions of disgust word
- verb with object disgust to cause loathing or nausea in. 1
- verb with object disgust to offend the good taste, moral sense, etc., of; cause extreme dislike or revulsion in: Your vulgar remarks disgust me. 1
- noun disgust a strong distaste; nausea; loathing. 1
- noun disgust repugnance caused by something offensive; strong aversion: He left the room in disgust. 1
- noun disgust Cause (someone) to feel revulsion or profound disapproval. 1
- noun disgust physical revulsion 1
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Origin of disgust
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; (v.) < Middle French desgouster, equivalent to des- dis-1 + gouster to taste, relish, derivative of goust taste < Latin gusta (see choose); (noun) < Middle French desgoust, derivative of the v.
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Parts of speech for Disgust
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disgust popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disgust
noun disgust
- distaste — dislike; disinclination.
- antipathy — Antipathy is a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone or something.
- hatred — the feeling of one who hates; intense dislike or extreme aversion or hostility.
- loathing — strong dislike or disgust; intense aversion.
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
verb disgust
- disturb — to interrupt the quiet, rest, peace, or order of; unsettle.
- displease — to incur the dissatisfaction, dislike, or disapproval of; offend; annoy: His reply displeased the judge.
- bother — If you do not bother to do something or if you do not bother with it, you do not do it, consider it, or use it because you think it is unnecessary or because you are too lazy.
- shock — a thick, bushy mass, as of hair.
- upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
Antonyms for disgust
noun disgust
- liking — Usually, likes. the things a person likes: a long list of likes and dislikes.
- admiration — Admiration is a feeling of great liking and respect for a person or thing.
- fondness — the state or quality of being fond.
- reverence — a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
verb disgust
- appease — If you try to appease someone, you try to stop them from being angry by giving them what they want.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- soothe — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
- delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
adjective disgust
- sirenic — of or characteristic of a siren; melodious, tempting, or alluring.
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