DISGUST | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Disgust

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late 16th century: from early modern French desgoust or Italian disgusto, from Latin dis- (expressing reversal) + gustus ‘taste’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: dɪsˈɡʌst
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive

Short Definition:

feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something

Examples:
  • the sight filled her with disgust
  • some of the audience walked out in disgust

Word: Disgust

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: dɪsˈɡʌst
Dialects: British English
Definition:

cause (someone) to feel revulsion or strong disapproval

Short Definition:

cause someone to feel revulsion or strong disapproval

Examples:
  • they were disgusted by the violence

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