Disgust and Scorn

Disgust

Disgust noun - A dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness.

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Scorn and disgust are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scorn" instead a noun "Disgust".

Scorn noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.

Usage example: has nothing but scorn for newfangled ideas of any kind

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Disgust and scorn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disgust" instead a noun "Scorn".

Nearby Words: scornful, scorned, scornfully, scorning

particular	particular disgust	particular scorn
utter	utter disgust	utter scorn
open	open disgust	open scorn
visible	visible disgust	visible scorn
Other adjectives: severe, extreme, intense, absolute, incredible, immediate, mere, mutual, outright.

When he comes back as a zombie, he is treated with scorn and disgust similar to that of one of the most famous AIDS sufferers, Ryan White.

Source: Fantastic Racism / Literature
They make little effort to hide their scorn and disgust of him for being so close to her.

Source: Manga / Witch Craft Works
While Loras' orientation gets him showered with pity, scorn and/or disgust, nobody doubts his skills as a fighter, even those who make fun of his homosexuality.

Source: Badass Gay

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