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dis-GUST/dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust is a strong dislike at something unpleasant or wrong (often uncountable): in disgust; to my disgust. The verb is disgust someone. Revulsion is stronger; dislike is weaker. Undercover ward films: viewers expressed disgust. Do not use it for a boring lesson.

Meaning

A strong feeling of dislike at something unpleasant or morally wrong.

Examples

• “Viewers expressed disgust at the undercover footage of the ward.”
• “She left in disgust, which is a common news collocation.”

Good to know

in disgust; to someone’s disgust. Verb: disgust. Weaker: dislike. Stronger: revulsion. Moral and physical senses. Serious register.

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