Nauseate: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this word when something makes someone feel like they need to vomit or feel very unwell. It often describes a physical reaction to a disgusting sight or smell.

• The smell of rotten food nauseates me
• The graphic images in the documentary about animal cruelty nauseated many viewers

This word implies causing a feeling of nausea or strong disgust. It can relate to physical illness but is often used metaphorically to describe being morally or emotionally disturbed.

• The news of the scandal sickened the community
• The thought of harming innocent animals sickens me

This word is used when something causes a strong feeling of dislike or revulsion. It can be used both for physical reactions and for moral or emotional reactions to something offensive.

• The politician's corrupt actions disgusted the public
• The sight of the dirty bathroom was enough to disgust anyone

Typically, this word is used when something or someone causes a feeling of intense distaste or aversion. It is often used to describe a reaction to someone's behavior or appearance.

• His rude comments repulsed his colleagues
• The horrifying scene in the horror movie repulsed the audience

Use this word when something makes you feel like you want to vomit or when something is extremely disgusting and makes you feel sick.

• 'The smell of the rotten fish will nauseate you
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Use this word when something deeply disgusts or horrifies you, causing a strong emotional or physical reaction of repulsion; it carries a strong negative connotation.

• 'The idea of eating insects revolts me
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Repel is typically applied when talking about causing strong dislike or making someone want to stay away; often used in contexts of rejection or driving something away.

• 'The bad smell repelled everyone in the room
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This word is often used when something causes you to feel sudden, unhappy surprise or distress.

• 'She looked at the exam results with dismay
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