Expressions Of Disgust

4 words in this vocabulary list

verb to greatly shock or horrify; to dismay or disgust

  • The company's unethical practices appall me.
  • I was appalled by his rude behavior.
  • That movie was so bad, it appalled me.
  • The level of pollution in the river appalls me.

adjective Causing shock or dismay; horrific

  • The conditions in the factory were truly appalling, with workers being subjected to long hours and unsafe working conditions.
  • The service at the restaurant was just appalling, I couldn't believe how rude the staff were.
  • The movie was so bad, it was just appallingly terrible.
  • The lack of action on climate change is truly appalling, considering the impact it will have on future generations.

noun a curse or denunciation

verb to express great loathing for; to denounce or curse

  • The author's use of language was so offensive that many readers began to execrate his work.
  • I can't stand that guy, I absolutely execrate him.
  • I totally execrate doing chores, it's the worst.
  • She couldn't help but execrate the memories that haunted her dreams.

noun the act of vomiting

verb to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

  • After ingesting the spoiled food, she felt nauseous and eventually had to throw up.
  • I ate too much at the buffet and now I feel like I might throw up.
  • I had way too many shots last night and ended up throwing up in the bathroom.
  • The overwhelming stress of the situation made her feel like she was going to throw up.