Disgust
Disgust noun - A dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness.
Usage example: we turned from the grisly scene with disgust
Disapproval and disgust are semantically related. in annoyance topic. In some cases you can use "Disapproval" instead a noun "Disgust".
Disapproval
Disapproval noun - Refusal to accept as right or desirable.
Disgust and disapproval are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disgust" instead a noun "Disapproval".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- hostility and disgust
- hostility and disapproval
- disfavour and disgust
- disfavour and disapproval
- antagonism and disgust
- antagonism and disapproval
- loathing and disgust
- loathing and disapproval
- contempt and disgust
- contempt and disapproval
- abhorrence and disgust
- abhorrence and disapproval
- disapprobation and disgust
- disapprobation and disapproval
How words are described
| clear | clear disgust | clear disapproval |
| mild | mild disgust | mild disapproval |
| genuine | genuine disgust | genuine disapproval |
| deep | deep disgust | deep disapproval |
| Other adjectives: obvious, visible, sarcastic, strong, vocal, violent, severe, extreme, little, absolute, moral, permanent, general, apparent, outright, eternal, growing, exaggerated. | ||
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