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disgust

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Forms: disgusted

disgust means: To make someone feel strong dislike, often because something is dirty, cruel, or unpleasant.

verb

CAUSE REVULSIONB2

To make someone feel strong dislike, often because something is dirty, cruel, or unpleasant.

  • That smell disgusts me.
  • Their cruel treatment of the dog disgusted everyone.
  • Does the sight of rotten food disgust you?

Similar words: repel, sicken, revolt

Opposites: delight

Common phrases: disgust someone, disgust the public

noun

STRONG DISLIKEB2

A strong feeling of dislike caused by something dirty, cruel, or very unpleasant.

  • She turned away in disgust.
  • His face showed disgust at the smell.
  • Many people expressed their disgust with the decision.

How to use it: disgust at something (She expressed disgust at their behavior.); disgust with someone/something (His disgust with the dishonest officials was clear.)

Similar words: revulsion, loathing, repugnance

Common phrases: in disgust, disgust at something, look of disgust

Questions about disgust

What does disgust mean?

To make someone feel strong dislike, often because something is dirty, cruel, or unpleasant.

What is disgust in other languages?

Türkçe: iğrendirmek · Español: repugnar · Français: dégoûter · Deutsch: anekeln · Italiano: disgustare · 日本語: 嫌悪感を抱かせる

How do you pronounce disgust?

It is pronounced /dɪsˈɡʌst/.

How do you use disgust in a sentence?

That smell disgusts me. Their cruel treatment of the dog disgusted everyone.

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