a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval for someone or something that you feel is unacceptable, or for something that looks, smells, etc. unpleasant disgust (at/with something) She expressed her disgust at the program by writing a letter of complaint. disgust (for somebody) I can only feel disgust for these criminals. The idea fills me with disgust. He walked away in disgust. Much to my disgust, they refused to help. She wrinkled her nose in disgust at the smell. Thesaurusshock
- appall
- horrify
- disgust
- sicken
- repulse
- shock [often passive] to surprise someone, usually in a way that upsets them:We were all shocked at the news of his death.
- appall to shock and upset someone very much:I was appalled at the way she spoke to her mother.
- horrify to make someone feel extremely shocked, upset, or frightened:The whole country was horrified by the kidnapping.
- disgust to make someone feel shocked and almost ill because something is so unpleasant:The level of violence in the movie really disgusted me.
- sicken to make someone feel very shocked, angry, and almost ill because something is so unpleasant:I was sickened by the lack of concern for the child's welfare.
- repulse [often passive] (somewhat formal) to make someone feel disgust or strong dislike:I was repulsed by the smell of liquor on his breath.
- shocked/appalled/horrified/disgusted/repulsed at somebody/something
- to shock/appall/horrify/disgust somebody that…
- to shock/appall/horrify/disgust/sicken somebody to think/see/hear…
- somebody's behavior shocks/appalls somebody
- violence/an idea shocks/appalls/horrifies/disgusts somebody
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