Disgust and Terror

Disgust

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

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

Terror noun - A source of persistent emotional distress.

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Disgust and terror are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disgust" instead a noun "Terror".

pure	pure disgust	pure terror
complete	complete disgust	complete terror
utter	utter disgust	utter terror
total	total disgust	total terror
Other adjectives: true, genuine, sheer, deep, real, perpetual, extreme, great, intense, little, moral, instinctive, general, outright, silent, extra, overwhelming.

The surrounding characters get a glimpse at the sight before the audience, often allowing for a wide-eyed look of disgust or terror before the reveal.

Source: Page Turn Surprise
The townsfolk, not being privy to this, immediately react with terror and disgust and chase Geralt out of town, believing he'd murdered a half dozen men without provocation.

Source: Reality Ensues / Literature
Humans also make up a chunk of the diet of merfolk, which Mack discovers to her disgust and continued terror.

Source: I'm a Humanitarian

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