Words Of Disgust

verb to feel disgust or shock; to rebel against authority or control

• The citizens revolted against the government's decision to raise taxes.
• I was revolted by the sight of that disgusting food.
• She was totally revolted by his rude behavior.
• The idea of working in a cubicle revolted her adventurous spirit.

noun a strong feeling of disgust or horror

adjective causing or characterized by strong disgust or horror

• The graphic images in the documentary caused a strong feeling of revulsion among the viewers.
• I can't stand the sight of spiders, they give me the creeps.
• That movie was so gross, it made me want to hurl.
• The idea of eating snails fills me with revulsion.

noun an exclamation of disgust or distaste

interjection used to express disgust or distaste

• The taste of the medicine was quite unpleasant, yuck.
• I tried the new food but it was gross, yuck!
• I accidentally stepped in dog poop, yuck!
• The thought of having to work on the weekend is just yuck.

verb to regard with disgust or hatred; to loathe

• The abhorred practice of child labor continues to be a pressing issue in many developing countries.
• I absolutely abhorred that movie, it was so boring.
• I can't stand that abhorred teacher, she's so mean.
• The politician's abhorred behavior tarnished his reputation beyond repair.

noun a feeling or state of extreme repugnance or aversion

• The abhorrency of the crime shocked the entire community.
• I can't stand the abhorrency of his behavior.
• The abhorrency of that movie was off the charts.
• The abhorrency of her words cut deep into his heart.

adverb in a way that inspires disgust and loathing

• The abhorrently high levels of pollution in the city are causing serious health problems.
• I can't believe how abhorrently rude that customer was to the cashier.
• That movie was abhorrently bad, I can't believe I wasted my money on it.
• Her actions were abhorrently selfish, causing harm to those around her.

verb to regard with disgust or hatred; detest

• The delegation expressed their abhorring of the recent human rights violations.
• I can't stand watching horror movies, it's just abhorring to me.
• That new fashion trend is totally abhorring, I would never wear it.
• Her abhorring of public speaking is like a phobia that she just can't shake off.

verb to regard with intense aversion or loathing; abhor

• The community abominated the new policy proposed by the government.
• I absolutely abominated the movie we watched last night.
• I totally abominated that new song everyone is listening to.
• She abominated the idea of having to work late on a Friday night.