disgust
noun [U] /dɪsˈɡʌst/Definition
C2 a strong feeling of disapproval and dislike at a situation, person's behaviour, etc.: She walked out in disgust. We are demonstrating to show our anger and disgust at the treatment of refugees. He resigned from the committee in disgust at the corruption. Beresford, much to his disgust, was fined for illegal parking.Feelings of dislike and hatred
(Definition of disgust noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- abhorrence noun
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- dislike noun
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- hostility noun (UNFRIENDLINESS)
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- misandry noun
- misanthrope noun
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