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DISCREDIT - DISGUSTING
DISCREDIT - verbs
• DEFACE † to destroy the reputation or credit of; to discredit, to defame ...1529
• SKANDER †* to bring into discredit; to slander ...a1300
• SKAUNDER †* to bring into discredit; to slander ...a1300
DISCREDITABLE - adjectives
• IGNOMINIOUS adj. involving shame, disgrace, or obloquy; shameful, disgraceful, discreditable ...1526
• VITUPERIOUS † worthy of blame; hence, shameful, discreditable, disgraceful ...1612
DISCREDITABLE - nouns, person
• RAGGED ROBIN a beggarly, discreditable person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
DISCREET - adjectives
• CLOSE-LIPPED reticent, discreet
• CLOSE-MOUTHED reticent, discreet
• MENSEFUL becoming, proper, seemly, modest, discreet; creditable to a man, decent, respectable ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• PAUGHTY discreet ...1875 Sc.
• SOFTLY-SOFTLY gradual, cautious, and discreet
DISCREET - nouns, person
• JACK MUM a discreet person ...20C Irish sl.
DISCREPANT - adjectives
• UNANSWERABLE † wanting in correspondence or agreement; discrepant, dissimilar ...1611
DISCREPANT - verbs
• DISCREPATE †* to differ; to be discrepant ...1623
DISCRETION - nouns
• ADVISIVENESS †* thoughtfulness, prudence, discretion ...1436
• MENSE decency, propriety, decorum; sense, discretion, tact; good manners, politeness ...1737 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MERCIMENT mercy; discretion ...1839 Sc.
• SKILLWISENESS † discretion, intelligence, reason ...a1200
DISCRIMINATE - nouns, person
• DEEMER † one that distinguishes or discriminates ...c1400
DISCRIMINATING - adjectives
• SUBTILE discriminating, discerning; characterized by sagacity ...1474
• SUNDRY †* that separates; dividing; discriminating, discerning ...1564
DISCRIMINATION - nouns
• JANE CROW discrimination against women ...1970s sl.
• WRINGING AND TWISTING suffering racial discrimination and dealing with it either by rebellion or acquiescence ...1940s US Black sl.
DISCRIMINATION - verbs
• FEEL A DRAFT to sense hostility or discrimination ...1957 Amer. dial.
DISCUSS - verbs
• BEAT † to debate, to discuss; to reason about, to argue ...1470
• BEAT OVER THE GROUND to re-discuss ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BEAT OVER THE OLD GROUND to discuss topics already treated of ...1792
• BESPEAK † to discuss, to advise upon, to determine upon ...c1175
• BUSH AROUND to consider, to discuss something ...1970 Amer. dial.
• CHEW OVER to discuss, to talk over ...20C Amer. sl.
• CONTROVERSE † to make the subject of controversy, to discuss, to debate; to enter into controversy, to dispute with ...1602
• DECLAIM †* to discuss aloud; to debate ...1410-25
• DISCURSE to discuss ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• DRAG A SUBJECT AROUND to discuss ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• GO TO THE MAT to hold open discussion or debate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HAG to discuss critically ...1940s US sl.
• HAMMER † to discuss; to debate ...1594.
• HASH to talk over, discuss exhaustively ...M20 colloq.
• IMPARL †* to talk over; to discuss ...1600
• MAKE MEDICINE to have a discussion and come to agreement; to hold a conference ...1903 Amer. dial.
• REAP UP to bring up an old topic for discussion, usually a rankling topic ...1946 Amer. dial.
• SANN † to argue, to dispute, to discuss ...c1200
• SIDE IT OUT to settle an argument; to discuss a matter and come to a decision ...19C sl., chiefly Royal Navy
• START A HARE to raise a topic of discussion
• SUMMER to consider or discuss a matter at great length; to be tediously long in discourse ...1822 Sc.
• TACKLE to enter into a discussion with; to approach or question some subject ...M19 sl.
• THRUM to repeat, to discuss, to tell over again; to make a fuss about ...1816 Sc. & Eng. dial.
DISCUSSED - adjectives
• DISCUTABLE * capable of being discussed ...1893
• VENTILATE †* discussed or debated ...1432-50
DISCUSSION - adjectives
• DEBATIVE † of the nature of debate or discussion ...1606 rare
• ON THE TAPIS on the table-cloth, under discussion or consideration ...1782
DISCUSSION - nouns
• ACTION †* a proposition, motion, or question for discussion ...1533
• BLABFEST a gathering of people for talking or gossip; a conversation; a discussion...1942 Amer. sl.
• BOW-BOW a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BULLFEST a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BULL FIGHT a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BULL SESSION a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BULL-SHOOT a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BULL SHOOTING a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BULL SHOVELLING a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BULL THROWING a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BUZZOLOGUE a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CAMP † field of inquiry; field of discussion or debate, subject of debate ...1538
• CANVASS † examination of the 'pros and cons'; full discussion ...1608-11
• CHAT the truth, the apposite thing, the subject under discussion ...E19 sl.
• CHAT-CHAT a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CHATFEST a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CHATOLOGUE a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CHAW a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CHAWFEST a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CHAW-ROUND a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CHIN a conversation, a discussion ...1894 Amer. sl.
• CHIN-CHIN a conversation; discussion; talk ...1877 Amer. sl.
• CHIN FEST a session of idle talk and gossip; a discussion ...20C US sl.
• CIRCLE JERK a pointless or inconclusive discussion by a number of people ...2000s sl., orig. US
• CONFAB a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CONFLAB a conversation; discussion ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
• CONVERSASHE a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CONVERSATING a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CONVO a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• DEBATEMENT † debate, controversy, discussion, deliberation, disputation, argument ...1536
• DIBBERDERRY † a confused debate or discussion ...1768 Sc.
• EMPARLEMENT †* the act of speaking together upon a matter, esp. before taking action; conference, debate, discussion, parleying ...1450-80
• EXCHANGE OF CRACKS a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• FANNING BEE a conversation, a discussion ...1928 Amer. sl.
• FEST a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• GAB talk, conversation, discussion, esp. charming and persuasive ...M19 sl.
• GAB BEE a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• GABBLEFEST a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• GAB DISHING a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• GABFEAST a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• GABFEST a gathering for talk; a spell of talking; a prolonged conference or conversation; discussion; unrestrained talk; gossip ...1897 sl., orig. US
• GAM a talk; conversation, discussion ...1931 US sl.
• GASFEST a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• GASOLOGUE a boastful conversation; a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HASHFEST a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HASH PARTY a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HEATING-OUT a severe scolding or heated discussion ...1969 Amer. dial.
• HUDDLE a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HUZZLECOO a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• IMPARLANCE † the act of speaking together upon a matter, esp. before taking action; conference, debate, discussion, parleying ...1579-80
• IMPARLEE †* the act of speaking together upon a matter, esp. before taking action; conference, debate, discussion, parleying ...1565
• IMPARLEMENT †* the act of speaking together upon a matter, esp. before taking action; conference, debate, discussion, parleying ...1450-80
• JACTITATION † discussion; bandying to and fro ...1761
• JAM SESSION a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JAWFEST a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JIVE a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JIVE SESSION a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JOBATION a rebuke, a reproof, especially one of a lengthy and tedious character; a prolonged scolding, a lecture; also, a long discussion ..1687 colloq.
• LEMON-SHOOT a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• MISOLOGY hatred of reason or discussion; hatred of learning or knowledge ...1833
• MOUTH-SHOOT a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ONTACK a discussion, a conversation ...1964 Sc.
• PARLANCE speech, discussion ...1969 Amer. dial.
• PARLIAMENTING discussion, conversation, talk ...1830 Sc.
• PIPE a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• PIPEFEST a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• POWWOW a discussion ...1812 sl.
• PRIBBLE-PRABBLE petty disputation; paltry discussion; vain chatter ...1615 chiefly Eng. dial.
• RAG-CHEW a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RAG CHEWING talking, esp. chatting or arguing; a conversation, discussion ...1885 US sl.
• RAP GROUP a discussion or encounter group ...1960s US sl.
• RING JERK a pointless or inconclusive discussion by a number of people ...2000s sl., orig. US
• SAY a speech; a remark, a thing to say; conversation, discussion ...1844 Sc. & Amer. dial.
• SCANCHUS a story, chat, discussion ...Bk1904 Ireland
• SCHMOOS a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCHMUSS a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• TALKATHON a long period of discussions, debates or speeches ...20C jocular
• TALKFEST a lengthy discussion ...sl.
• TALKIE a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• TALK-OUT-LOUD a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• TALK-TALK a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• THREAP an argument, a discussion; a dispute; a quarrel ...1768 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TILT an encounter, combat, or contest; a debate, a public dispute, a discussion; often applied in the 17th & 18 centuries to a duel ...1567
• TONGUE-WAG a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• TRIALOGUE a dialogue, discussion, or conversation between three persons ...1532
DISCUSSION - verbs
• EMPTY THE BAG to tell the whole story, to finish the discussion ...Bk1888
• FORUMINATE to hold open discussion or debate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
DISDAIN - adjectives
• FARTLEBERRIED term of disdain ...1940s sl.
DISDAIN - nouns
• DAIN † disdain, dislike, distrust ...a1400-1500
• DEDIGNATION † disdain, scorn, contempt ...c1400
• FASTIDIE †* scorn, disdain, contempt ...1538
• ORGELNESS † pride, haughtiness, disdain ...a1000
• SDEIGN †* disdain ...1594
DISDAIN - verbs
• CHUMP OFF to look down on, to disdain ...1970s US Black sl.
• DAIN † to disdain ...a1400-50
• DEDIGNE † to disdain, to scorn ...1623
• RANK to disdain, to disparage ...1930s US sl.
• SCAN to look with disgust or disdain ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCOOT to reject with disdain, to flout, to disparage ...1827 Sc.
• SDEIGN † to disdain ...1590
• SNOOT to behave haughtily toward; to disdain; to snub ...1928 sl.
• SNOT to treat someone disdainfully, to be haughty ...1970s Amer. sl.
• WAFT to turn the eyes aside with a disdainful movement ...1611 nonce use
DISDAIN - interjections
• BAF! an expression of disdain ...B1700 Sc.
• CHA! used for registering impatience, disdain, or disappointment ...1827 Jamaica
• CHO! used for registering impatience, disdain, or disappointment ...1827 Jamaica
• EAT IT! a term of dismissal or disdain ...1952 sl.
• SHEW! an expression of disdain or disgust ...1943 Amer. dial.
• SHOO! an expression of disdain or disgust ...1883 Amer. dial.
DISDAINFUL - adjectives
• DAINFUL † disdainful ...c1530
• DEIGNOUS † disdainful, proud, haughty, scornful ...c1330
• FASTIDIOUS † full of pride; disdainful; scornful ...c1440
• FASTUOUS * proud, haughty, disdainful, arrogant; pretentious, ostentatious ...a1638
• HIGH-STOMACHED † haughty, disdainful, proud, obstinate, of high courage or spirit ...1548 obs. or arch.
• IN-YOUR-FACE aggressively challenging; confrontational; defiant; disrespectful; disdainful; provocative; unashamed ...1978 Amer. sl.
• MIGHTY stately, haughty, disdainful ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ORGEL † proud, haughty, presumptuous, disdainful ...c1200
• ORGHEL † proud, haughty, presumptuous, disdainful ...c1200
• ORGILLOUS proud, haughty, disdainful ...c1250 arch.
• ORGUEIL † proud, haughty, disdainful, presumptuous ...a1275
• ORGUIL † proud, haughty, disdainful, presumptuous ...a1275
• ORGUL † proud, haughty, disdainful, presumptuous ...a1275
• ORGULOUS proud, haughty, disdainful ...c1250 arch.
• ORHEL † proud, haughty, presumptuous, disdainful ...c1200
• SANSHACH disdainful, haughty, saucy, surly, snappish ...1825 Sc.
• SAUCY † scornful, disdainful ...1716 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SCANCE proud, haughty, disdainful; distant in manner ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SKEIGH of persons, esp. women: shy, coy, disdainful, proud ...c1560 Sc.
• SNIDEY sneering; disdainful; contemptuous ...1964 UK sl.
• SNIFFY scornful, disdainful; haughtily fastidious; fault-finding ...1871 sl.
• SNIFTY disdainful, haughty, fault-finding; petty, mean ...1871 Amer. sl.
• SNIFTY-SNIDEY a slang expression for supercilious, disdainful ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• SNOOTY snobbish, arrogant, haughty and disdainful; supercilious; unpleasant ...1919 Amer. sl.
• SNOTTY supercilious and disdainful; contemptible, nasty ...1926 sl.
• TOPLOFTICAL having a superior or disdainful attitude ...colloq.
DISDAINFUL - nouns, person
• SNUFFER one who snuffs, or sniffs disdainfully ...a1610
DISDAINFUL - verbs
• COCK ONE'S NEB to 'turn up one's nose'; to behave disdainfully towards something; to reject ...1870 Eng. dial.
• COCK UP ONE'S NEB to 'turn up one's nose'; to behave disdainfully towards something; to reject ...1870 Eng. dial.
• KECK to jerk oneself back; to throw back the head with disdainful air; to raise oneself erect ...1740 Eng. dial.
DISDAINFULLY - adverbs
• FASTIDIOUSLY † disdainfully ...1624
• SKEIGH proudly, disdainfully ...1792 Sc.
DISDAINFULNESS - nouns
• FASTIDIOUSNESS † disdainfulness, haughtiness, pride ...1613
• ORGUEIL † pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...c1200
• ORGUIL † pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...c1200
• ORGUL † pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...c1200
• ORGULITY † n. pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...1470-85
DISEASE - adjectives
• AGAIT of a disease or the like: going about, prevalent ...1848 Eng. dial.
• AGATE of a disease or the like: going about, prevalent ...1848 Eng. dial.
• BRIEF prevalent, widespread; esp. said of a communicable disease ...1722 Amer. dial.
• DANGEROUS of an illness or disease: infectious ...Bk1900 Sc.
• EAGER † of diseases: acute, severe ...1544
• FERINE * of a disease: malignant ...1666
• HEARTY † of disease: violent, severe ...a1639
• LAZAR affected with a loathsome disease, esp. leprosy; leprous ...1483
• LAZARLY † lazar-like, diseased ...1612-15
• MORBULENT * sickly, full of diseases ...1656
• NEAT †* free from disease ...1615
• PANCRASTICAL † good for all diseases, of the nature of a panacea ...1698
• TRUCULENT †* of a disease: destructive, deadly ...1665
• VERNACULAR † of diseases: characteristic of or occurring in a particular country or district; endemic ...1666
• WALKING † of a disease: migratory ...c1400
DISEASE - nouns
• ACCESS a coming on of illness or disease, esp. of sudden illness ...c1325
• ACME the point of extreme violence of a disease or illness; the crisis ...c1630 arch.
• ADLE †* sickness, disease ...c1000
• AFFECTION disease ...1960 Amer. dial.
• BADNESS sickness, illness, disease ...1885 Eng. dial.
• BIG CASINO anything terminal or fatal, esp. a disease, as cancer; also syphilis ...1930s US sl.
• BILLY GO NIMBLES an imaginary disease ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CABOOSE MICE an imaginary disease ...1950 Amer. dial.
• CAN'T-HELP-ITS an imaginary disease or condition; also, delirium tremens ...1966 Amer. dial.
• CHINESE ROT 1. (usually offensive) a disease of usually unspecified kind, esp. a venereal disease ...1940 Amer. sl.
2. (usually offensive) an imaginary disease ...1968 Amer. sl.
• COOTIES an imaginary disease or infestation that could be transmitted by close contact, thus creating a stigma for the person who is said to have it ...1971 US sl.
• CRUD any disease or illness ...1932 sl.
• DEATH-EVIL † a mortal disease ...c1330
• DISHWATER DIARRHEA an imaginary disease afflicting reluctant dishwashers ...1969 Amer. dial.
• DREADED LURGY, THE a fictitious, highly infectious disease ...1954 Brit. sl.
• EIGHT-O'CLOCK FEVER an imaginary disease ...1967 Amer. dial.
• EPIDOOZICK an imaginary disease ...1965 Amer. dial.
• EPIZEEMA an imaginary disease ...1967 Amer. dial.
• EPIZOOTIC an imaginary disease ...1950 Amer. dial.
• EPIZOOTIS an imaginary disease ...1965 Amer. dial.
• EPIZOOTY an imaginary disease ...1965 Amer. dial.
• FANTATOLITES a minor or imaginary disease ...1968 Amer. dial.
• FANTOD a minor or imaginary disease ...19C US sl.
• FANTODS a minor or imaginary disease ...1839 Amer. dial.
• FEVER AND LURK the 'disease' of laziness; an imaginary disease ...1966 Amer. dial.
• FEVER DELUXE an imaginary disease ...1969 Amer. dial.
• GAPOSIS a notional disease involving a gap of any kind ...1942 US sl.
• GONNYWOBBLES an imaginary disease; depression or nervousness ...1970 Amer. dial.
• GOOSE FEVER an imaginary disease ...1968 Amer. dial.
• GUNGE any tropical skin disease affecting the crotch area of a US soldier in Vietnam ...1977 US sl.
• HARM any contagious or epidemic disease, not distinguished by a specific name; a fever ...1825 Eng. dial.
• HEPAZOOTIS an imaginary disease ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ILL illness, pain; disease; difficulty ...1813 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• IMAGINARIES an imaginary disease ...1966 Amer. jocular
• IMAGINATIONS an imaginary disease ...1966 Amer. jocular
• INWARD TROUBLE an internal disease or illness ...1787 Sc.
• LANGUOR † disease, sickness, illness ...a1300
• LOPSY LOWS an imaginary disease ...1968 Amer. dial.
• LURGI a fictitious, highly infectious disease ...1954 Brit. sl.
• LURGY a fictitious, highly infectious disease ...1954 Brit. sl.
• MALEASE † disease, sickness ...a1300
• MOLLYCODDLES an imaginary disease or illness ...1969 Amer. dial.
• NINE-O'CLOCK BENDS an imaginary disease ...1967 Amer. dial.
• NINE-O'CLOCK BLUES an imaginary disease ...1967 Amer. dial.
• OGGY a supposed 'disease' contracted by boys through physical interaction with girls ...1990s UK juvenile sl.
• OINDALEG a peculiar disease; distemper ...1898 Sc.
• ONCOME an illness the cause of which is unknown; a mysterious disease ...1819 Sc.
• ONE-LUNGER a consumptive, a wasting disease; one having a wasting disease ...1930s US criminals' sl.
• ONFALL † an attack or access of disease, plague, or calamity; an assault, on onset ...c1000 obs. exc. Sc.
• ONSET an attack of disease of unknown origin; a sharp attack of illness ...1818 Sc.
• PANDEMIA a pandemic disease, a disease prevalent over the whole of as country or continent, or over the whole world ...1853
• PANDEMY a pandemic disease, a disease prevalent over the whole of as country or continent, or over the whole world ...1853
• SCRUD a painful disease, esp. a venereal disease ...1930s US sl., orig. military
• SICK † a disease or illness ...a1300
• TAKING † a seizure or attack of disease; a stroke or palsy or the like; an attack of illness; a sudden seizure of pain; a sore, a swelling also, enchantment ...1533 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• UNCOME † a disease ...1538
• WILLY-NILLIES, THE an imaginary disease ...1965 Amer. dial.
• WOOLLIES, THE an imaginary disease ...1965 Amer. dial.
DISEASE - verbs
• AFAITE † to affect with disease ...1475
• CAST WATER † to diagnose disease by the inspection of urine ...1580 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HATCH to prepare for; to develop a disease ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• LATCH † to catch a disease ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• PALE †* to alleviate the symptoms of a disease without curing it; to relieve superficially or temporarily; to mitigate the sufferings of; to ease ...c1400
• RAXON to infect, to taint with disease ...1790 Eng. dial.
• SET UP to come down with or develop a sickness or disease ...1966 Amer. dial.
• TARLOCH to show symptoms of disease ...Bk1905 Sc.
DISEASED - adjectives
• ACRAZED † weakened, enfeebled, diseased in body, affected with illness, indisposed; impaired ...1521
• ILL-AFFECTED † affected with illness or indisposition; diseased ...1604
• LAZARLY † lazar-like, diseased ...1612-15
DISEASED - nouns
• LAZARET a house for the reception of the diseased poor, esp. lepers; a hospital ...1611
• LAZARETTO a house for the reception of the diseased poor, esp. lepers; a hospital ...1549
• LAZAR-HOUSE a house for lazars or diseased persons, esp. lepers ...1530
DISEASED - nouns, person
• LAZAR a poor and diseased person, usually one afflicted with a loathsome disease, esp. a leper ...1340 arch.
• OBJECT a deformed or diseased person; an imbecile; a miserable creature ...1718 Sc. & Eng. dial.
DISEASED - verbs
• RUN OF A GARGET to become diseased ...1615
• TAPIS † to languish, to pine away; to be mortally sick or diseased ...c1375 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• TAPISH † to languish, to pine away; to be mortally sick or diseased ...c1375 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
DISEMBARK - verbs
• DEBARK to disembark ...1654
• UNBARK † to disembark ...1555 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
DISEMBARKATION - nouns
• DEBARKATION the act of landing from a ship; disembarkation ...1756
• DEBARKMENT * the act of landing from a ship; disembarkation ...1742
DISEMBOWEL - verbs
• DEBOWEL † to disembowel ...1375
• GARBAGE † to disembowel; to remove the offal from; to gut fish ...1542
• GARBIDGE † to disembowel; to remove the offal from; to gut fish ...1542
• GARBISH † to disembowel; to remove the offal from; to gut fish ...1542
• UNBOWEL † to disembowel a person or animal; to eviscerate ...1552
DISEMBOWELLED - adjectives
• UNBOWELLED † disembowelled ...1592
DISEMBOWELLING - nouns
• UNBOWELLING † a disembowelling ...a1639
DISENCHANT - verbs
• DECHARM † to undo the effect of a charm or spell; to disenchant ...a1600
DISENTANGLE - verbs
• ELAQUEATE * to set free from a noose; to disentangle ...1656
• REDD to disentangle, to unravel; to clear up, to sort ...1641 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RID to disentangle, to unravel ...1790 Sc.
• UNFANKLE † to disentangle, to unwind ...1824 Sc.
• UNLEEZE to disentangle ...1889 Sc.
DISESTEEM - verbs
• NAUCIFY † to set nought by; to disesteem; to have a low opinion of; to consider worthless ...1656
DISFAVOUR - adjectives
• IN THE DOG-HOUSE in disgrace or disfavour ...1926 colloq.
DISFAVOUR - nouns
• MALGRACE † ill grace; ill favour; disfavour ...c1425
• OFFENCE † the condition of being regarded with displeasure; disfavour, disgrace ...1387
DISFAVOUR - nouns, person
• AGINNER one who opposes some specific position or point of view, or who tends to disfavour anything unfamiliar ...1941 Amer. dial.
DISFAVOUR - verbs
• BE IN GREAT UMBRAGE † to be in disfavour ...1647
• GET A DOWNER ON to regard with disfavour ...1915 sl., orig. Aust.
• HAVE A DERRY ON to regard with disfavour ...1883 Aust. & NZ sl.
• HAVE A DOWNER ON to regard with disfavour ...1915 sl., orig. Aust.
• HAVE A DOWN ON to regard with disfavour ...1828 sl., orig. Aust.
• HAVE A THING ABOUT to regard with disfavour, and implying and irrational or obsessive dislike ...1936 sl.
• HAVE ON THE COAT to place someone in a position of disfavour ...1940s Aust. sl.
• PUT ON THE COAT to place someone in a position of disfavour ...1940s Aust. sl.
DISFAVOUR - phrases
• IN SOMEONE'S BLACK BOOKS in disfavour with someone
• IN THE DOG BOX in disgrace or disfavour ...NZ colloq.
• IN THE DOGHOUSE in disgrace or disfavour ...colloq.
DISFIGURE - verbs
• ARRAY to thrash, to flog; to disfigure, to befoul ...L14 jocular
• BELIM † to cut off a limb or the limbs; to dismember, to mutilate; to disfigure ...c1205
• BERAY † 1. to disfigure, to dirty, to defile, to befoul with dirt, filth, ordure ...1530 obs. or arch.
† 2. to befoul, to stain, to disfigure; to asperse, to cover with abuse ...1576 obs. or arch.
• BLUDDER to disfigure the face in any way; to besmear with blood, mud, tears ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLUTHER to disfigure ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOOGER to disfigure, to damage ...1950 Amer. dial.
• BREAK SOMEONE'S FACE to beat and disfigure someone's face ...1896 Amer. sl.
• BUGGER to disfigure, to damage ...1950 Amer. dial.
• CHANGE SOMEONE'S FACE to beat and disfigure someone's face ...1896 Amer. sl.
• DEBELLISH †* to rob of beauty; to mar the beauty of, to disfigure ...1610
• DEDECORATE to disfigure; to do the opposite of decorating ...1804
• DETURPATE † to defile, to disfigure, to pollute, to contaminate; to debase ...1623
• DEVENUSTATE †* to deprive of beauty or grace; to disfigure, to deform ...1653
• HARELIP THE GOVERNMENT to disfigure, to destroy ...1960 Amer. dial.
• MAR to harm, to injure a person; later, to mangle, to disfigure ...c1205 arch.
• MARGULLIE † to disfigure, to mar, to mangle; to mismanage, to abuse; to mar any business; to bungle ...1721 Sc.
• MARTYR to cut down, to mutilate, to disfigure, to torture, to torment; to injure ...1882 Sc.
• MARTYRIZE † to disfigure or mutilate by the infliction of wounds or blows ...1635
• MURGULLY † to disfigure, to mar, to mangle; to mismanage, to abuse ...1721 Sc.
• UGLIFY to make hideous, ugly, or repulsive in appearance; to disfigure ...1576
• UNBEAUTY †* to render unbeautiful, to disfigure ...1495
• VISFIGURE to disfigure ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
DISFIGURED - adjectives
• MARRED disfigured, mutilated, damaged ...1870
DISFIGUREMENT - nouns
• CONVERSION JOB a disfigurement caused by a violent beating ...1969 UK sl.
• FACING † the act of defacing or disfiguring; defacement, disfigurement ...c1400
DISGRACE - adjectives
• DISGRACIVE †* tending to disgrace or reproach; disgraceful, shameful ...1602
• IGNOMINIOUS involving shame, disgrace, or obloquy; shameful, disgraceful, discreditable ...1526
• IGNOMIOUS † involving shame, disgrace or obloquy; disgraceful, shameful ...1574
• IN THE DOG BOX in disgrace or disfavour ...NZ colloq.
• IN THE DOG-HOUSE in disgrace or disfavour ...1926 colloq.
• IN THE RAGS in trouble or disgrace; in a dispute ...c1860 sl.
• OBLOQUIOUS * characterized by obloquy or evil-speaking; bringing disgrace or reproach; defamatory ...1611
DISGRACE - adverbs
• IN THE SUDS † in disgrace ...1611
DISGRACE - nouns
• BAFFLE † disgrace, affront ...c1645
• BISMER † shame, disgrace, reproach, mockery, scorn ...c893
• DEFAMATION † the bringing of ill fame or dishonour upon any one; disgrace, shame ...1303
• DEFAME † ill fame, evil repute; dishonour, disgrace, infamy ...1375
• DISCLANDER † reproach or reprobation called forth by what is considered shameful or wrong; public disgrace or opprobrium; scandal ...1362
• IGNOMINY dishonour, disgrace, shame; infamy; the condition of being in disgrace, etc. ...1540
• IGNOMY † dishonour, disgrace, shame; infamy ...1534
• LACK † disgrace, despite, reproach; the act of disparaging ...1710 Sc.
• OFFENCE † the condition of being regarded with displeasure; disfavour, disgrace ...1387
• OPPROBRE † opprobrium, disgrace, dishonour ...1490
• OPPROBRIOUSNESS † opprobrium, shame, disgrace ...a1540
• OPPROBRIUM 1. an occasion or cause of reproach or reprobation; something that brings disgrace ...1656
2. the disgrace or evil reputation attached to conduct considered shameful; infamy, reproach, disgrace, dishonour ...1683
• OPPROBRY † a condition of infamy, shame, disgrace, or reproach ...1432-50
• SHOND † shame, disgrace, infamy; scandal ...a900
• TASH a reproach, affront; disgrace ...1709 Sc.
DISGRACE - verbs
• BAFFLE † 1. to subject to public disgrace or infamy ...1548
† 2. to disgrace, to treat with contumely ...1592
• BAUCHLE † to subject to disgrace or ignominy; to vilify; to treat contemptuously ...c1470 Sc.
• DEDECORATE † to disgrace, to dishonour ...1609
• DEFAME † to bring ill fame, infamy or dishonour upon; to dishonour or disgrace; to render infamous ...1303 obs. or arch.
• DEHONESTATE †* to dishonour, to disgrace, to disparage, to slander, to calumniate ...1663
• DISCLANDER † to bring into public disgrace or opprobrium; to bring scandal upon ...c1385
• DO A PERSON SHAME † to inflict disgrace or injury on a person; to reproach a person
• HONISH † to bring to disgrace or ruin; to dishonour, insult; to destroy, put an end to ...a1300
• INDIGNIFY † to disgrace ...1821 Sc.
• LAY BY THE HEELS to overthrow; to disgrace
• PUT TO SHAME to bring into disgrace, bring disgrace on, esp. publicly
• SCANDAL † to disgrace
• SCORN ONE'S NAME UP. to incur disgrace, to expose oneself to condemnation ...1931 Amer. dial.
DISGRACE - phrases
• TAKE SHAME ON ONESELF to accept shame or disgrace as merited; to acknowledge that one is at fault
DISGRACED - adjectives
• BAFFLED † disgraced, dishonoured ...1671
• DEDECORATE † disgraced, disgraceful, dishonourable ...a1500
• DEFAMED † brought to disgrace, dishonoured, of ill fame ...1474
• OPPROBRIOUS * disgraced, dishonoured ...1804
• SHUTTERED in a state of total ignominy ...L19 sl.
DISGRACEFUL - adjectives
• DEDECOROUS † disgraceful, unbecoming, reproachful, shameful ...1755
• DEDECORATE † disgraced, disgraceful, dishonourable ...a1500
• DEDECOROSE † shameful, disgraceful, dishonourable, dishonest, unbecoming ...1727
• DEDECOROUS † disgraceful, reproachful, shameful, dishonourable, unbecoming, uncomely, unseemly, dishonest ...1727
• DEFAMOUS † infamous, disgraceful, dishonourable ...1426
• DISGRACIVE †* tending to disgrace or reproach; disgraceful, shameful ...1602
• OPPROBROUS † infamous, shameful, disgraceful, dishonourable ...c1530
• PROPUDIOUS †* shameful, infamous, disgraceful ...1629
• PUDENDOUS † worthy of shame; shameful; disgraceful ...1680 rare or obs.
• RAKE-SHAMED † disreputable, disgraceful ...1635
• RIDICULOUS shameful, disgraceful, scandalous ...1893 Eng. dial.
• SHAMEVOUS † shameful, disgraceful ...c1475
• SHONDFUL † shameful, disgraceful; infamous ...a900
• VITUPERIOUS † worthy of blame; hence, shameful, discreditable, disgraceful ...1612
DISGRACEFUL - nouns
• OPPROBRITY † quality of being disgraceful ...1751
DISGRACEFUL - nouns, person
• BISMER † person worthy of scorn; a disgraceful or lewd person; a pander or bawd ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc.
DISGRACEFULLY - adverbs
• OPPROBRIOUSLY † n a way involving shame or disgrace; with indignity, contumeliously, ignominiously, disgracefully ...1602 obs.
DISGRACING - nouns
• DEDECORATION * a disgracing, or dishonouring ...1658
DISGRUNTLE - verbs
• DISGRUBBLE †* disgruntle, to put into a sulky dissatisfaction or ill humour, to make discontented ...1689
• PEEVE to disgruntle; to annoy; to infuriate; to complain, to sulk, to pout ...1908 colloq., orig. US
DISGRUNTLED - adjectives
• CHOCKA disgruntled; bored; fed up ...c1920 Royal Navy sl.
• CHOCKER disgruntled; bored; fed up ...c1920 Royal Navy sl.
• CHUFFED displeased, disgruntled; annoyed and disappointed ...1960 Brit. sl.
• DEAD CHUFFED displeased, disgruntled ...20C army sl.
DISGRUNTLED - nouns, person
• OOLET a disgruntled, peevish, dismal person or child ...1908 Sc.
DISGUISE - adjectives
• UMBRATICAL † erving as a disguise or cloak ...1662
DISGUISE - adverbs
• INCOG in disguise; unknown ...1690 sl.
DISGUISE - nouns
• MASQUERADE disguise; false, outward show; pretense ...1674
DISGUISE - verbs
• AFFLUDE to injure the looks or appearance of anything; to disguise ...Bk1898 Sc.
• DISLIKEN † o make unlike, to disguise; to dissemble ...1611
• IMMASK †* to cover as with a mask; to disguise ...1596
• LAIN † to conceal, to hide; to be silent about, to disguise a fact ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc.
• OBVOLVE * to wrap round, to muffle up; to disguise ...1623
• PALLIATE † to hide, to conceal, to disguise ...1598
• PUT THE FAKEMS ON to disguise defects ...20C sl.
• UMBRAGE † to colour over, to disguise ...1675
• VARNISH to cover with a specious or deceptive appearance; to gloss over, to disguise ...1571
DISGUISED - adjectives
• GALVANISED in disguise ...L19 US sl.
• LAPPED † wrapped up, disguised ...1637
DISGUST - adjectives
• CARRION vile, loathsome, detestable; expressing disgust ...1826
• FASTIDIOUS † that creates disgust; disagreeable, distasteful, unpleasant, wearisome ...1531
• GREISSLICH having or producing a feeling of horror, disgust, or nausea; horrible, sickening, nauseating ...1872 Amer. dial.
DISGUST - nouns
• ABHORRENCY † the state of being abhorrent, or of holding a thing in hatred and disgust; extreme repugnance or dislike ...1605
• DISASTER disgust ...Bk1900 Sc.
• FASTIDIOUSNESS † loathing, disgust ...1533
• FASTIDIUM * disgust; feeling of weariness, tedium ...a1734
• HEART-SCALD disagreeable sensation, disgust, aversion ...1629 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• ICKYNESS disgust ...1960s US teen sl.
• OFFENCE † the fact of being annoying, unpleasant, or repulsive; offensiveness; something that causes annoyance or disgust; an offensive object, quality, feature or state of things; a nuisance ...c1430
• OFFENSION † hurt, injury, damage; displeasure, annoyance; what is offensive or causes disgust; wrong-doing, misdeed; fault ...c1374
• OFTHINKING † displeasure, vexation, disgust, grief, sorrow ...a1225
• PALL * a feeling of disgust arising from satiety or insipidity ...1711
• RED-RAG a source of annoyance or disgust ...1883 sl.
• RED-RAG TO A MAD-BULL, A a source of annoyance or disgust ...Bk1903 sl.
• SCALD trouble, vexation, injury; a disgust ...1813 Sc.
• SCOMFISH disgust; a strong dislike; a feeling of repulsion ...1899 Sc.
• SCREAMING ABDABS the horrors; utter disgust; abhorrence ...1950s sl.
• SICKNESS utter disgust or weariness ...1779
• UG an object of disgust; a bad or grotesque appearance; a person of disagreeable, disgusting manners ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
DISGUST - verbs
• ABOMINE † to abominate; to feel extreme disgust and hatred towards; to abhor, to loathe ...1683
• ACCLOY to disgust, to weary, to become offensive to ...1530
• BACKSET to disgust or upset ...1866 Sc.
• DISASTER to disgust ...Bk1900 Sc.
• FASTIDIATE †* to feel a disgust for; to loathe ...1618
• GIVE SOMEONE THE SICK to disgust ...1840 cant
• GREISSEL to disgust, to sicken, to nauseate, to irritate ...1939 Amer. dial.
• GROSS OUT to shock and disgust; to revolt; to repulse with crude language ...1965 Amer. student sl.
• HACK OFF to disgust one to a very great degree ...1965 Amer. sl.
• KECK to express strong dislike or disgust ...1681
• MAKE ONE'S TOES CURL to make one feel exquisite pleasure or extreme disgust ...colloq.
• MAKE SOMEONE PISS to annoy, to infuriate, to disgust ...L17 sl.
• SCALD to trouble, to pain, to vex; to disgust ...1877 Sc.
• SCALD THE HEART to trouble, to pain, to vex; to disgust ...1877 Sc.
• SCAN to look with disgust or disdain ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCOMFISH to disgust, to sicken ...1891 Sc.
• SCUMFISH to disgust, to sicken ...1891 Sc.
• SCUNDER to cause disgust, to loathe ...1910 Amer. dial.
• SCUNNER to cause disgust, to loathe ...1910 Amer. dial.
• SKEEVE to disgust, to repel ...1976 US sl.
• SKEEVE OUT to disgust, to repel ...1976 US sl.
• UG † to inspire or affect dread, loathing, or disgust ...a1225 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• UGG to feel abhorrence or disgust; to loathe; to cause disgust or nausea; to vomit ...1722 Sc. & Eng. dial.
DISGUST - interjections
• ACCABE! expression of disgust ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ACH-A-VIE! an exclamation of disgust or abhorrence ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• BACH! exclamation of disgust ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BALLS! an expression of disappointment, disgust, or resignation; utter nonsense! rubbish! ...1857 US sl.
• BAW! an exclamation of disgust, aversion, or contempt ...1377
• BEAR'S ASS! an exclamation of disgust ...1942 Amer. dial.
• BLATHERSKITE! an exclamation of annoyance or disgust ...1970 Amer. dial.
• BOSH! an exclamation of annoyance or disgust; nonsense! ...1852 sl.
• BOTHER! a mild expletive; an exclamation of annoyance or disgust ...1840 UK sl.
• BOTHERATION! a mild expletive; an exclamation of impatience, annoyance, or disgust ...1797 colloq.
• BUG-BITE AN' MOONSHINE! expressive of incredulity or disgust ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• BUG DUST! an expression of disgust, annoyance, etc. ...1982 Amer. dial.
• BULLCORN! an exclamation of disgust ...1970 Amer. dial.
• DEVIL AND TOM WALKER, THE! an exclamation of annoyance or disgust ...1914 Amer. dial.
• DICKENS AND TOM WALKER, THE! an exclamation of annoyance or disgust ...1908 Amer. dial.
• DING BUST IT! an exclamation of annoyance or disgust...1924 Amer. dial.
• DOG EAT YOUR SHAME! used to express complete disgust ...1958 Trinidad and Tobago usage
• EAT MY GOOBER! an exclamation of disgust or dislike ...1980 Amer. dial.
• ECH! an exclamation expressive of pity, surprise, or disgust ...1833 Sc.
• FAH! an exclamation of abhorrence or disgust ...1542
• FAUGH! an exclamation of abhorrence or disgust ...1542
• FEIGH! an exclamation of disgust or abomination ...1715 Sc.
• FIE! used to express mild disgust, annoyance etc. ...1250
• FOH! an exclamation of abhorrence or disgust ...1542
• FOOF! an exclamation of impatience, disgust, etc. ...1865 Sc.
• FOUGH! an exclamation of abhorrence or disgust ...1542
• GACH! an exclamation used to deter children from touching anything dirty or nasty; an exclamation of disgust ...1777 Eng. dial.
• GAG! an exclamation of disgust ...1980s US college sl.
• GAG ME! used for expressing disgust ...1982 US sl.
• GAG ME WITH A SPOON! used for expressing disgust ...1982 US sl.
• GARD! an exclamation of disgust on perceiving a bad smell ...1935 Sc.
• GARDUX! an exclamation of disgust ...1928 Sc.
• GARDY-PICK! † an expression of great disgust ...1824 Sc.
• GARRIE! an exclamation used on seeing anything disgusting ...1916 Sc.
• GOLLY NED! an exclamation of annoyance or disgust ...1967 Amer. dial.
• HELL ALL FRIDAY! used to express objection or disgust ...1966 Amer. dial.
• HELL'S FIRE! used as an expression of annoyance or disgust ...1965 Amer. dial.
• HELL'S FIRE AND LITTLE FISHES! used as an expression of annoyance or disgust ...1903 Amer. dial.
• HORSE APPLES! int. nonsense!; an exclamation of disgust, disappointment, etc. ...1933 US sl.
• HORSECRAP! nonsense!; an exclamation of disgust, disappointment, etc. ...1934 US sl.
• HORSE DOOKIE! nonsense!; an exclamation of disgust, disappointment, etc. ...1973 US sl.
• HORSEFEATHERS! nonsense!; an exclamation of disgust, disappointment, etc. ...1932 US sl.
• HORSE HOCKEY! nonsense!; an exclamation of disgust, disappointment, etc. ...1980 US sl.
• HORSE MANURE! nonsense!; an exclamation of disgust, disappointment, etc. ...1958 US sl.
• HORSE PUCKY! nonsense!; an exclamation of disgust, disappointment, etc. ...1975 US sl.
• HORSERADISH! nonsense!; an exclamation of disgust, disappointment, etc. ...1924 US sl.
• HORSESHIT! nonsense!; exclamation of disgust, disappointment, etc. ...1934 US sl.
• IDEA, THE! implies one's (supposed) shock or disgust on hearing a proposition ...20C sl.
• ISH! an expression of disgust ...1948 Amer. dial.
• ISHAMAY! an expression of disgust ...1966 Amer. dial.
• ISHAMY! an expression of disgust ...1948 Amer. dial.
• JEEZY-PEEZY! an exclamation of surprise or disgust ...1960 Amer. dial.
• NUTS! used to express disgust, disbelief, rejection, anger, etc. ...1910 Amer. sl.
• PAH! an exclamation of disgust ...1592
• PISH! an exclamation of contempt, impatience or disgust ...1592
• PSHAW! * an excl. of disgust, impatience, disbelief, etc.
• PUGH! an exclamation of disgust, as at an offensive odour
• PUH-LEEZE! give me a break! I do not believe that!; said with disgust ...sl.
• RADISHES! an exclamation of disgust and annoyance ...1970s US campus sl.
• RATS! an exclamation of annoyance, despair, disgust, or disapproval ...1886 orig. US
• SHAME! expressing shock, reproach, disgust, etc. ...ME
• SHEW! an expression of disdain or disgust ...1943 Amer. dial.
• SHIT FIRE! an oath; an expression of disgust ...1949 Amer. dial.
• SHIT FIRE AND FLAMES! an oath; an expression of disgust ...1949 Amer. dial.
• SHOO! an expression of disdain or disgust ...1883 Amer. dial.
• TEUGH! an exclamation of disgust, contempt, or impatience ...1870 Sc.
• TEW! an exclamation of disgust, contempt, or impatience ...1870 Sc.
• UFF-DA! an expression of surprise, aversion, disgust, or pain ...1950 Amer. dial.
• UGH! expressive of disgust ...1837
• VAH! † an exclamation of exultation, contempt, or disgust ...1382
• VERY IDEA, THE! implies one's (supposed) shock or disgust on hearing a proposition ...20C sl.
• WOULDN'T IT! a exclamation indicating dismay, disapproval, disgust, etc. ...Aust. sl.
• WOULDN'T IT RIP YOU? used to express disgust or exasperation ...1941 Aust. sl.
• WOULDN'T IT ROOT YOU! an exclamation of disgust, exasperation, or annoyance ...1940 Aust. & NZ
• YA! an exclamation of disgust, aversion, contempt, or malicious defiance ...1812
• YACKS! an exclamation of disgust ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAH! an exclamation of disgust, aversion, contempt, derision, or malicious defiance ...1812
• YAR! an exclamation of disgust, aversion, or malicious defiance ...1812
DISGUST - phrases
• FACE LIKE A TWISTED SANDSHOE, A used to describe someone who is exhibiting great disgust ...2000s NZ sl.
• WOULDN'T IT GIVE YOU THE PIP expression of disgust or exasperation ...20C
• WOULDN'T IT GIVE YOU THE SHITS expression of disgust or exasperation ...20C
• WOULDN'T IT GIVE YOU THE TOM-TITS expression of disgust or exasperation ...20C
• WOULDN'T IT MAKE YOU SPIT BLOOD a phrase of disgust ...c1910 Eng.
• WOULDN'T IT MAKE YOU SPIT CHIPS a phrase of disgust ...c1920 Aust.
• WOULDN'T IT RIP THE HARNESS OFF A NIGHTMARE expression of disgust or exasperation ...20C
• WOULDN'T IT RIP YOU expression of disgust or exasperation ...20C
• WOULDN'T IT ROOT YOU expression of disgust or exasperation ...20C
• WOULDN'T IT ROT YOUR SOCKS a phrase of disgust ...c1930 Aust.
DISGUSTED - adjectives
• AWLATED †* disgusted ...1297
• CHEESED OFF bored, disgusted, angry, fed-up ...1941 sl.
• FASTIDIOUS † that feels or is full of disgust; disgusted ...1534
• FEAST OF disgusted with; sated by; made nauseated by; nauseated ...1859 Amer. dial.
• FEEST disgusted with; sated by; made nauseated by; nauseated ...1859 Amer. dial.
• FEEST OF disgusted with; sated by; made nauseated by; nauseated ...1859 Amer. dial.
• GAGGED disgusted ...1968 US college sl.
• GROSSED disgusted ...1968 Amer. student sl.
• SCUNNERED disgusted ...1938 Amer. dial.
• SICK disgusted, mortified, chagrined ...1853 sl.
DISGUSTED - verbs
• BLOW UP to be disgusted ...1966 Amer. dial.
• DISGUST to detest, to be disgusted by ...1913 Amer. dial.
• GET A SCUMFISH AT to take a strong dislike to; to be disgusted at ...1899 Sc.
• SKEEVE to be disgusted by; to disgust; to be made squeamish by ...1996 Amer. dial.
DISGUSTING - adjectives
• ABIE LINCOLN disgusting, contemptible ...1988 UK rhyming sl. for 'stinking'
• ABRAHAM LINCOLN disgusting, contemptible ...1988 UK rhyming sl. for 'stinking'
• BABY-RAPING of a person: despicable, disgusting ...1950s US sl.
• CACK contemptible, unpleasant, disgusting, loathsome, inferior ...1996 UK sl.
• CACKY disgusting; contemptible; worthless; second-rate ...1970s sl.
• CRUMBY unpleasant; disagreeable; contemptible, repulsive, disgusting ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• DISREGUSTING disgusting ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• DOOKIE unpleasant, distasteful, disgusting ...1990s US campus sl.
• DOOKY unpleasant, distasteful, disgusting ...1990s US campus sl.
• EGG-SUCKING (derogatory) disgusting, mean, contemptible ...1875 Amer. dial.
• EXCREMENTAL unpleasant, disgusting; second-rate ...1960s euphemism for 'shitty'
• FARKAKTE unpleasant, disgusting ...1930s US sl.
• GROADY disgusting ...1965 US sl.
• GROATY disgusting ...1965 US sl.
• GRODDY disgusting ...1965 US sl.
• GRODY disgusting ...1965 US sl.
• GRODY TO THE MAX disgusting ...1965 US sl.
• GROSS disgusting, sickening; hence, unpleasant, unfortunate; displeasing, nasty ...1959 student sl.
• GROSSED-OUT disgusting ...1976 Amer. student sl.
• GROTTY grotesque; highly undesirable; disgusting; unpleasant; deplorable ...1964 sl.
• GRUNDY dirty, shabby, grimy, filthy, disgusting; disreputable, unpleasant ...1966 Amer. sl.
• GRUNGY disgusting; unpleasant; deplorable ...1965 sl., chiefly US
• ICKY distasteful, nauseating, unpleasant, disagreeable, disgusting ...1929 US sl., chiefly teen usage
• IKKY disgusting ...1939 sl.
• MAGGOTISH dirty, disgusting ...20C Irish sl.
• MAGGOTTY dirty, disgusting ...20C Irish sl.
• MAGGOTY dirty, disgusting ...20C Irish sl.
• MAWMISH † nauseous, disgusting ...1668
• MINGIN(G) smelly, disgusting, ugly, horrid, putrid, gross ...playground sl.
• NASTIFIED nasty, disgusting ...1810 Sc.
• NASTY-ASS of a place: dirty, disgusting ...1960s US sl.
• OFF disgusting, revolting, offensive ...1987 Aust. sl.
• ORNERY AS AN EGG-SUCKING HOUND mean, contemptible, disgusting ...1985 Amer. dial.
• PIECE-OF-SHIT disgusting; unattractive; unkempt ...1980s sl.
• PUKEY disgusting, revolting, repellent ...19C sl.
• PUKING disgusting ...20C sl.
• PUKISH disgusting ...20C sl.
• PUKY nasty; inferior; disgusting ...1965 Amer. sl.
• RANCHY dirty, disgusting, indecent ...E19 US sl.
• RANK second-rate, inferior, disgusting ...M18 sl.
• RANK-ASS second-rate, inferior, disgusting ...M18 sl.
• REGUSTING disgusting ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SADDER THAN A MAP very bad, terrible, disgusting ...1930s US Black sl.
• SCROUNGY disgusting ...1959 sl., orig.& chiefly US
• SCUZZY disgusting ...1968 sl., chiefly Amer.
• SHITHOUSE unpleasant; deplorable, disgusting, contemptible ...1972 sl.
• SHITTY unpleasant; deplorable; disgusting; contemptible; awful ...1924 sl.
• SICK AND WRONG absolutely impossible, unthinkable, totally disgusting; also used ironically ...1980s US campus sl.
• SKEEVEY disgusting ...1990s sl.
• SKEEVIE disgusting ...1976 US sl.
• SKEEVY nasty, repellent; disgusting ...1976 Amer. student sl.
• SKEGGY unpleasant, disgusting; the implication is of rotting or faecal matter ...1990s sl.
• UGFOU disgusting ...Bk1905 Sc.
• UGGIN disgusting, loathsome, nauseating; frightful; horrible; ghastly ...Bk1905 Sc.
• UGGING causing loathing or disgust; loathsome, detestable, frightful ...1832 Sc.
• UGSOME ugly, hideous, disgusting, loathsome, nauseating; frightful; horrible; ghastly ...c1400 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• UNLOVESOME † unlovely, disgusting, repulsive ...1725 Sc.
• VILD unpleasant, disagreeable, portending evil or mischief, disgusting, filthy ...1836 Sc.
• WLATSOME † loathsome, detestable; disgusting, abominable, hateful ...a1300
• YACK disgusting ...2000s sl.
• YECCHY disgusting ...1969 US sl.
• YUCKY disgusting ...1970 sl.
• YUKKY disgusting ...1970 sl.
• ZYMOTIC lousy, very bad, disgusting ...1963 teen sl.
• ZYMY lousy, very bad, disgusting ...1963 teen sl.
DISGUSTING - nouns
• ABOMINATION † an unpleasant or disgusting amount, etc. ...1604
• CHICKENSHIT a disgusting, unacceptable action or situation ...1940s sl., orig. US
• CRUD disgusting material ...a1508
• DRECK disgusting material ...1922 sl.
• DREK disgusting material ...1922 sl.
• FEDITIES † foul or disgusting practices ...1539
• GAGGER a disgusting person or thing ...1980s US college sl.
• GOO disgusting material, usually viscous ...1900 sl., orig. US
• GROSS-OUT a revolting or disgusting thing, idea, action, etc. ...a1968 Amer. sl., orig. student usage
• GROT dirt, dirty or disgusting material, filth ...1971 Brit. sl.
• GUNGE an unidentifiable or disgusting dirty, messy, or sticky substance; general filth ...1965 colloq.
• GUNK disgusting material, usually viscous ...1932 sl., orig. US
• HILL OF SHIT anybody or anything unpleasant, disgusting, of poor quality etc.; a disliked person; a piece of gross hypocrisy ...1940s sl., orig. US
• HORROR SHOW an occasion or experience that is embarrassing, disgusting, frightening, disastrous, or the like; anything unpleasant ...1959 Amer. sl.
• ICK anything disgusting ...1940s sl.
• KEECH something distasteful or disgusting ...1970s sl.
• KEEK something distasteful or disgusting ...1970s sl.
• MUCK anything considered as disgusting, worthless, or abhorrent ...L19 sl.
• NASTIES any unpleasant, disgusting, threatening or scary things or persons ...1930s US sl.
• PIECE OF SHIT anybody or anything unpleasant, disgusting, of poor quality etc.; a disliked person; a piece of gross hypocrisy ...1940s sl., orig. US
• PILE OF CRAP anybody or anything unpleasant, disgusting, of poor quality etc.; a disliked person; a piece of gross hypocrisy ...1940s sl., orig. US
• PILE OF SHIT anybody or anything unpleasant, disgusting, worthless, of poor quality etc.; a disliked person; a piece of gross hypocrisy ...1940s sl., orig. US
• PILE OF SHITE anybody or anything unpleasant, disgusting, of poor quality etc.; a disliked person; a piece of gross hypocrisy ...1940s sl., orig. US
• SCUZ(Z) disgusting material ...1988 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• SHIT-CHUTE a disgusting, filthy place ...2000s sl.
• SHITHOUSE a disgusting or contemptible thing ...sl.
• SKAINTCH something seen as repulsive, disgusting, etc. ...1990s US campus & teen sl.
• SKANCH something seen as repulsive, disgusting, etc. ...1990s US campus & teen sl.
• SKEEVIE something disgusting ...1976 Amer. dial.
• SORE CUP OF TEA something sad, painful, or disgusting ...1889 Eng. dial.
• TURN-OFF something disgusting ...1975 sl.
• VARG messiness, dirty or disgusting work or conditions ...1908 Sc.
• YUCK messy or disgusting material ...1966 sl.
• YUK messy or disgusting material ...1966 sl.
DISGUSTING - nouns, person
• ALTER KOCKER a mean, disgusting and nasty old man ...1943 US sl.
• CHEESEDICK a disgusting or contemptible fellow; a stupid person ...1986 US sl.
• CHEESEDIX a disgusting or contemptible fellow; a stupid person ...1986 US sl.
• CHEESE DONG a disgusting or contemptible fellow; a stupid person ...1986 US sl.
• CHICKENSHIT a contemptible, disgusting person ...1940s sl., orig. US
• CHUD a disgusting person ...1986 US sl.
• GAGGER a disgusting person or thing ...1980s US college sl.
• HACKSLAVER a dirty, slovenly fellow; an idle, dissolute, good-for-nothing man; a disgusting and silly fellow ...1790 Eng. dial.
• HAIRBAG an unpleasant, disgusting person ...1970s sl.
• HILL OF SHIT anybody or anything unpleasant, disgusting, of poor quality etc.; a disliked person; a piece of gross hypocrisy ...1940s sl., orig. US
• MEFF a dirty, smelly individual; a person with disgusting habits ...c1960s UK playground sl.
• MEFFER a dirty, smelly individual; a person with disgusting habits ...c1960s UK playground sl.
• MUCK anyone considered disgusting, worthless, or abhorrent ...L19 sl.
• NASTIES any unpleasant, disgusting, threatening or scary things or persons ...1930s US sl.
• PIECE OF SHIT anybody or anything unpleasant, disgusting, of poor quality etc.; a disliked person; a piece of gross hypocrisy ...1940s sl., orig. US
• PILE OF CRAP anybody or anything unpleasant, disgusting, of poor quality etc.; a disliked person; a piece of gross hypocrisy ...1940s sl., orig. US
• PILE OF SHIT anybody or anything unpleasant, disgusting, worthless, of poor quality etc.; a disliked person; a piece of gross hypocrisy ...1940s sl., orig. US
• PILE OF SHITE anybody or anything unpleasant, disgusting, of poor quality etc.; a disliked person; a piece of gross hypocrisy ...1940s sl., orig. US
• PUKE a disgusting or revolting person; a despised person ...M19 colloq.
• SICKO a disgusting or disturbingly revolting person; a mentally unstable person, with overtones of sexual perversion; a pervert or someone with a warped or perverted sense of humour ...1970s sl.
• SKAINTCH somebody seen as repulsive, disgusting, etc. ...1990s US campus & teen sl.
• SKANCH somebody seen as repulsive, disgusting, etc. ...1990s US campus & teen sl.
• SKEEVE a disgusting person ...1976 US sl.
• SKEEVIE a disgusting person ...1955 US teen sl.
• SKEEVOSA a disgusting person ...1995 US sl.
• SKOOCHIE a disgusting, promiscuous woman ...1990s US Black & campus sl.
• UG an object of disgust; a bad or grotesque appearance; a person of disagreeable, disgusting manners ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
DISGUSTING - verbs
• GAG to find disgusting ...1960s US college sl.
DISGUSTING - interjections
• GAGGERS! an exclamation of disgust ...c1920 Sc.
• GROSS ME OUT! I'm disgusted! that's terribly disgusting! ...1980 Amer. student sl.
• DEFACE † to destroy the reputation or credit of; to discredit, to defame ...1529
• SKANDER †* to bring into discredit; to slander ...a1300
• SKAUNDER †* to bring into discredit; to slander ...a1300
DISCREDITABLE - adjectives
• IGNOMINIOUS adj. involving shame, disgrace, or obloquy; shameful, disgraceful, discreditable ...1526
• VITUPERIOUS † worthy of blame; hence, shameful, discreditable, disgraceful ...1612
DISCREDITABLE - nouns, person
• RAGGED ROBIN a beggarly, discreditable person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
DISCREET - adjectives
• CLOSE-LIPPED reticent, discreet
• CLOSE-MOUTHED reticent, discreet
• MENSEFUL becoming, proper, seemly, modest, discreet; creditable to a man, decent, respectable ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• PAUGHTY discreet ...1875 Sc.
• SOFTLY-SOFTLY gradual, cautious, and discreet
DISCREET - nouns, person
• JACK MUM a discreet person ...20C Irish sl.
DISCREPANT - adjectives
• UNANSWERABLE † wanting in correspondence or agreement; discrepant, dissimilar ...1611
DISCREPANT - verbs
• DISCREPATE †* to differ; to be discrepant ...1623
DISCRETION - nouns
• ADVISIVENESS †* thoughtfulness, prudence, discretion ...1436
• MENSE decency, propriety, decorum; sense, discretion, tact; good manners, politeness ...1737 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MERCIMENT mercy; discretion ...1839 Sc.
• SKILLWISENESS † discretion, intelligence, reason ...a1200
DISCRIMINATE - nouns, person
• DEEMER † one that distinguishes or discriminates ...c1400
DISCRIMINATING - adjectives
• SUBTILE discriminating, discerning; characterized by sagacity ...1474
• SUNDRY †* that separates; dividing; discriminating, discerning ...1564
DISCRIMINATION - nouns
• JANE CROW discrimination against women ...1970s sl.
• WRINGING AND TWISTING suffering racial discrimination and dealing with it either by rebellion or acquiescence ...1940s US Black sl.
DISCRIMINATION - verbs
• FEEL A DRAFT to sense hostility or discrimination ...1957 Amer. dial.
DISCUSS - verbs
• BEAT † to debate, to discuss; to reason about, to argue ...1470
• BEAT OVER THE GROUND to re-discuss ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BEAT OVER THE OLD GROUND to discuss topics already treated of ...1792
• BESPEAK † to discuss, to advise upon, to determine upon ...c1175
• BUSH AROUND to consider, to discuss something ...1970 Amer. dial.
• CHEW OVER to discuss, to talk over ...20C Amer. sl.
• CONTROVERSE † to make the subject of controversy, to discuss, to debate; to enter into controversy, to dispute with ...1602
• DECLAIM †* to discuss aloud; to debate ...1410-25
• DISCURSE to discuss ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• DRAG A SUBJECT AROUND to discuss ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• GO TO THE MAT to hold open discussion or debate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HAG to discuss critically ...1940s US sl.
• HAMMER † to discuss; to debate ...1594.
• HASH to talk over, discuss exhaustively ...M20 colloq.
• IMPARL †* to talk over; to discuss ...1600
• MAKE MEDICINE to have a discussion and come to agreement; to hold a conference ...1903 Amer. dial.
• REAP UP to bring up an old topic for discussion, usually a rankling topic ...1946 Amer. dial.
• SANN † to argue, to dispute, to discuss ...c1200
• SIDE IT OUT to settle an argument; to discuss a matter and come to a decision ...19C sl., chiefly Royal Navy
• START A HARE to raise a topic of discussion
• SUMMER to consider or discuss a matter at great length; to be tediously long in discourse ...1822 Sc.
• TACKLE to enter into a discussion with; to approach or question some subject ...M19 sl.
• THRUM to repeat, to discuss, to tell over again; to make a fuss about ...1816 Sc. & Eng. dial.
DISCUSSED - adjectives
• DISCUTABLE * capable of being discussed ...1893
• VENTILATE †* discussed or debated ...1432-50
DISCUSSION - adjectives
• DEBATIVE † of the nature of debate or discussion ...1606 rare
• ON THE TAPIS on the table-cloth, under discussion or consideration ...1782
DISCUSSION - nouns
• ACTION †* a proposition, motion, or question for discussion ...1533
• BLABFEST a gathering of people for talking or gossip; a conversation; a discussion...1942 Amer. sl.
• BOW-BOW a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BULLFEST a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BULL FIGHT a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BULL SESSION a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BULL-SHOOT a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BULL SHOOTING a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BULL SHOVELLING a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BULL THROWING a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BUZZOLOGUE a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CAMP † field of inquiry; field of discussion or debate, subject of debate ...1538
• CANVASS † examination of the 'pros and cons'; full discussion ...1608-11
• CHAT the truth, the apposite thing, the subject under discussion ...E19 sl.
• CHAT-CHAT a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CHATFEST a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CHATOLOGUE a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CHAW a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CHAWFEST a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CHAW-ROUND a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CHIN a conversation, a discussion ...1894 Amer. sl.
• CHIN-CHIN a conversation; discussion; talk ...1877 Amer. sl.
• CHIN FEST a session of idle talk and gossip; a discussion ...20C US sl.
• CIRCLE JERK a pointless or inconclusive discussion by a number of people ...2000s sl., orig. US
• CONFAB a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CONFLAB a conversation; discussion ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
• CONVERSASHE a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CONVERSATING a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CONVO a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• DEBATEMENT † debate, controversy, discussion, deliberation, disputation, argument ...1536
• DIBBERDERRY † a confused debate or discussion ...1768 Sc.
• EMPARLEMENT †* the act of speaking together upon a matter, esp. before taking action; conference, debate, discussion, parleying ...1450-80
• EXCHANGE OF CRACKS a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• FANNING BEE a conversation, a discussion ...1928 Amer. sl.
• FEST a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• GAB talk, conversation, discussion, esp. charming and persuasive ...M19 sl.
• GAB BEE a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• GABBLEFEST a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• GAB DISHING a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• GABFEAST a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• GABFEST a gathering for talk; a spell of talking; a prolonged conference or conversation; discussion; unrestrained talk; gossip ...1897 sl., orig. US
• GAM a talk; conversation, discussion ...1931 US sl.
• GASFEST a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• GASOLOGUE a boastful conversation; a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HASHFEST a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HASH PARTY a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HEATING-OUT a severe scolding or heated discussion ...1969 Amer. dial.
• HUDDLE a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HUZZLECOO a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• IMPARLANCE † the act of speaking together upon a matter, esp. before taking action; conference, debate, discussion, parleying ...1579-80
• IMPARLEE †* the act of speaking together upon a matter, esp. before taking action; conference, debate, discussion, parleying ...1565
• IMPARLEMENT †* the act of speaking together upon a matter, esp. before taking action; conference, debate, discussion, parleying ...1450-80
• JACTITATION † discussion; bandying to and fro ...1761
• JAM SESSION a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JAWFEST a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JIVE a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JIVE SESSION a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JOBATION a rebuke, a reproof, especially one of a lengthy and tedious character; a prolonged scolding, a lecture; also, a long discussion ..1687 colloq.
• LEMON-SHOOT a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• MISOLOGY hatred of reason or discussion; hatred of learning or knowledge ...1833
• MOUTH-SHOOT a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ONTACK a discussion, a conversation ...1964 Sc.
• PARLANCE speech, discussion ...1969 Amer. dial.
• PARLIAMENTING discussion, conversation, talk ...1830 Sc.
• PIPE a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• PIPEFEST a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• POWWOW a discussion ...1812 sl.
• PRIBBLE-PRABBLE petty disputation; paltry discussion; vain chatter ...1615 chiefly Eng. dial.
• RAG-CHEW a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RAG CHEWING talking, esp. chatting or arguing; a conversation, discussion ...1885 US sl.
• RAP GROUP a discussion or encounter group ...1960s US sl.
• RING JERK a pointless or inconclusive discussion by a number of people ...2000s sl., orig. US
• SAY a speech; a remark, a thing to say; conversation, discussion ...1844 Sc. & Amer. dial.
• SCANCHUS a story, chat, discussion ...Bk1904 Ireland
• SCHMOOS a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCHMUSS a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• TALKATHON a long period of discussions, debates or speeches ...20C jocular
• TALKFEST a lengthy discussion ...sl.
• TALKIE a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• TALK-OUT-LOUD a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• TALK-TALK a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• THREAP an argument, a discussion; a dispute; a quarrel ...1768 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TILT an encounter, combat, or contest; a debate, a public dispute, a discussion; often applied in the 17th & 18 centuries to a duel ...1567
• TONGUE-WAG a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• TRIALOGUE a dialogue, discussion, or conversation between three persons ...1532
DISCUSSION - verbs
• EMPTY THE BAG to tell the whole story, to finish the discussion ...Bk1888
• FORUMINATE to hold open discussion or debate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
DISDAIN - adjectives
• FARTLEBERRIED term of disdain ...1940s sl.
DISDAIN - nouns
• DAIN † disdain, dislike, distrust ...a1400-1500
• DEDIGNATION † disdain, scorn, contempt ...c1400
• FASTIDIE †* scorn, disdain, contempt ...1538
• ORGELNESS † pride, haughtiness, disdain ...a1000
• SDEIGN †* disdain ...1594
DISDAIN - verbs
• CHUMP OFF to look down on, to disdain ...1970s US Black sl.
• DAIN † to disdain ...a1400-50
• DEDIGNE † to disdain, to scorn ...1623
• RANK to disdain, to disparage ...1930s US sl.
• SCAN to look with disgust or disdain ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCOOT to reject with disdain, to flout, to disparage ...1827 Sc.
• SDEIGN † to disdain ...1590
• SNOOT to behave haughtily toward; to disdain; to snub ...1928 sl.
• SNOT to treat someone disdainfully, to be haughty ...1970s Amer. sl.
• WAFT to turn the eyes aside with a disdainful movement ...1611 nonce use
DISDAIN - interjections
• BAF! an expression of disdain ...B1700 Sc.
• CHA! used for registering impatience, disdain, or disappointment ...1827 Jamaica
• CHO! used for registering impatience, disdain, or disappointment ...1827 Jamaica
• EAT IT! a term of dismissal or disdain ...1952 sl.
• SHEW! an expression of disdain or disgust ...1943 Amer. dial.
• SHOO! an expression of disdain or disgust ...1883 Amer. dial.
DISDAINFUL - adjectives
• DAINFUL † disdainful ...c1530
• DEIGNOUS † disdainful, proud, haughty, scornful ...c1330
• FASTIDIOUS † full of pride; disdainful; scornful ...c1440
• FASTUOUS * proud, haughty, disdainful, arrogant; pretentious, ostentatious ...a1638
• HIGH-STOMACHED † haughty, disdainful, proud, obstinate, of high courage or spirit ...1548 obs. or arch.
• IN-YOUR-FACE aggressively challenging; confrontational; defiant; disrespectful; disdainful; provocative; unashamed ...1978 Amer. sl.
• MIGHTY stately, haughty, disdainful ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ORGEL † proud, haughty, presumptuous, disdainful ...c1200
• ORGHEL † proud, haughty, presumptuous, disdainful ...c1200
• ORGILLOUS proud, haughty, disdainful ...c1250 arch.
• ORGUEIL † proud, haughty, disdainful, presumptuous ...a1275
• ORGUIL † proud, haughty, disdainful, presumptuous ...a1275
• ORGUL † proud, haughty, disdainful, presumptuous ...a1275
• ORGULOUS proud, haughty, disdainful ...c1250 arch.
• ORHEL † proud, haughty, presumptuous, disdainful ...c1200
• SANSHACH disdainful, haughty, saucy, surly, snappish ...1825 Sc.
• SAUCY † scornful, disdainful ...1716 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SCANCE proud, haughty, disdainful; distant in manner ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SKEIGH of persons, esp. women: shy, coy, disdainful, proud ...c1560 Sc.
• SNIDEY sneering; disdainful; contemptuous ...1964 UK sl.
• SNIFFY scornful, disdainful; haughtily fastidious; fault-finding ...1871 sl.
• SNIFTY disdainful, haughty, fault-finding; petty, mean ...1871 Amer. sl.
• SNIFTY-SNIDEY a slang expression for supercilious, disdainful ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• SNOOTY snobbish, arrogant, haughty and disdainful; supercilious; unpleasant ...1919 Amer. sl.
• SNOTTY supercilious and disdainful; contemptible, nasty ...1926 sl.
• TOPLOFTICAL having a superior or disdainful attitude ...colloq.
DISDAINFUL - nouns, person
• SNUFFER one who snuffs, or sniffs disdainfully ...a1610
DISDAINFUL - verbs
• COCK ONE'S NEB to 'turn up one's nose'; to behave disdainfully towards something; to reject ...1870 Eng. dial.
• COCK UP ONE'S NEB to 'turn up one's nose'; to behave disdainfully towards something; to reject ...1870 Eng. dial.
• KECK to jerk oneself back; to throw back the head with disdainful air; to raise oneself erect ...1740 Eng. dial.
DISDAINFULLY - adverbs
• FASTIDIOUSLY † disdainfully ...1624
• SKEIGH proudly, disdainfully ...1792 Sc.
DISDAINFULNESS - nouns
• FASTIDIOUSNESS † disdainfulness, haughtiness, pride ...1613
• ORGUEIL † pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...c1200
• ORGUIL † pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...c1200
• ORGUL † pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...c1200
• ORGULITY † n. pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...1470-85
DISEASE - adjectives
• AGAIT of a disease or the like: going about, prevalent ...1848 Eng. dial.
• AGATE of a disease or the like: going about, prevalent ...1848 Eng. dial.
• BRIEF prevalent, widespread; esp. said of a communicable disease ...1722 Amer. dial.
• DANGEROUS of an illness or disease: infectious ...Bk1900 Sc.
• EAGER † of diseases: acute, severe ...1544
• FERINE * of a disease: malignant ...1666
• HEARTY † of disease: violent, severe ...a1639
• LAZAR affected with a loathsome disease, esp. leprosy; leprous ...1483
• LAZARLY † lazar-like, diseased ...1612-15
• MORBULENT * sickly, full of diseases ...1656
• NEAT †* free from disease ...1615
• PANCRASTICAL † good for all diseases, of the nature of a panacea ...1698
• TRUCULENT †* of a disease: destructive, deadly ...1665
• VERNACULAR † of diseases: characteristic of or occurring in a particular country or district; endemic ...1666
• WALKING † of a disease: migratory ...c1400
DISEASE - nouns
• ACCESS a coming on of illness or disease, esp. of sudden illness ...c1325
• ACME the point of extreme violence of a disease or illness; the crisis ...c1630 arch.
• ADLE †* sickness, disease ...c1000
• AFFECTION disease ...1960 Amer. dial.
• BADNESS sickness, illness, disease ...1885 Eng. dial.
• BIG CASINO anything terminal or fatal, esp. a disease, as cancer; also syphilis ...1930s US sl.
• BILLY GO NIMBLES an imaginary disease ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CABOOSE MICE an imaginary disease ...1950 Amer. dial.
• CAN'T-HELP-ITS an imaginary disease or condition; also, delirium tremens ...1966 Amer. dial.
• CHINESE ROT 1. (usually offensive) a disease of usually unspecified kind, esp. a venereal disease ...1940 Amer. sl.
2. (usually offensive) an imaginary disease ...1968 Amer. sl.
• COOTIES an imaginary disease or infestation that could be transmitted by close contact, thus creating a stigma for the person who is said to have it ...1971 US sl.
• CRUD any disease or illness ...1932 sl.
• DEATH-EVIL † a mortal disease ...c1330
• DISHWATER DIARRHEA an imaginary disease afflicting reluctant dishwashers ...1969 Amer. dial.
• DREADED LURGY, THE a fictitious, highly infectious disease ...1954 Brit. sl.
• EIGHT-O'CLOCK FEVER an imaginary disease ...1967 Amer. dial.
• EPIDOOZICK an imaginary disease ...1965 Amer. dial.
• EPIZEEMA an imaginary disease ...1967 Amer. dial.
• EPIZOOTIC an imaginary disease ...1950 Amer. dial.
• EPIZOOTIS an imaginary disease ...1965 Amer. dial.
• EPIZOOTY an imaginary disease ...1965 Amer. dial.
• FANTATOLITES a minor or imaginary disease ...1968 Amer. dial.
• FANTOD a minor or imaginary disease ...19C US sl.
• FANTODS a minor or imaginary disease ...1839 Amer. dial.
• FEVER AND LURK the 'disease' of laziness; an imaginary disease ...1966 Amer. dial.
• FEVER DELUXE an imaginary disease ...1969 Amer. dial.
• GAPOSIS a notional disease involving a gap of any kind ...1942 US sl.
• GONNYWOBBLES an imaginary disease; depression or nervousness ...1970 Amer. dial.
• GOOSE FEVER an imaginary disease ...1968 Amer. dial.
• GUNGE any tropical skin disease affecting the crotch area of a US soldier in Vietnam ...1977 US sl.
• HARM any contagious or epidemic disease, not distinguished by a specific name; a fever ...1825 Eng. dial.
• HEPAZOOTIS an imaginary disease ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ILL illness, pain; disease; difficulty ...1813 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• IMAGINARIES an imaginary disease ...1966 Amer. jocular
• IMAGINATIONS an imaginary disease ...1966 Amer. jocular
• INWARD TROUBLE an internal disease or illness ...1787 Sc.
• LANGUOR † disease, sickness, illness ...a1300
• LOPSY LOWS an imaginary disease ...1968 Amer. dial.
• LURGI a fictitious, highly infectious disease ...1954 Brit. sl.
• LURGY a fictitious, highly infectious disease ...1954 Brit. sl.
• MALEASE † disease, sickness ...a1300
• MOLLYCODDLES an imaginary disease or illness ...1969 Amer. dial.
• NINE-O'CLOCK BENDS an imaginary disease ...1967 Amer. dial.
• NINE-O'CLOCK BLUES an imaginary disease ...1967 Amer. dial.
• OGGY a supposed 'disease' contracted by boys through physical interaction with girls ...1990s UK juvenile sl.
• OINDALEG a peculiar disease; distemper ...1898 Sc.
• ONCOME an illness the cause of which is unknown; a mysterious disease ...1819 Sc.
• ONE-LUNGER a consumptive, a wasting disease; one having a wasting disease ...1930s US criminals' sl.
• ONFALL † an attack or access of disease, plague, or calamity; an assault, on onset ...c1000 obs. exc. Sc.
• ONSET an attack of disease of unknown origin; a sharp attack of illness ...1818 Sc.
• PANDEMIA a pandemic disease, a disease prevalent over the whole of as country or continent, or over the whole world ...1853
• PANDEMY a pandemic disease, a disease prevalent over the whole of as country or continent, or over the whole world ...1853
• SCRUD a painful disease, esp. a venereal disease ...1930s US sl., orig. military
• SICK † a disease or illness ...a1300
• TAKING † a seizure or attack of disease; a stroke or palsy or the like; an attack of illness; a sudden seizure of pain; a sore, a swelling also, enchantment ...1533 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• UNCOME † a disease ...1538
• WILLY-NILLIES, THE an imaginary disease ...1965 Amer. dial.
• WOOLLIES, THE an imaginary disease ...1965 Amer. dial.
DISEASE - verbs
• AFAITE † to affect with disease ...1475
• CAST WATER † to diagnose disease by the inspection of urine ...1580 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HATCH to prepare for; to develop a disease ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• LATCH † to catch a disease ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• PALE †* to alleviate the symptoms of a disease without curing it; to relieve superficially or temporarily; to mitigate the sufferings of; to ease ...c1400
• RAXON to infect, to taint with disease ...1790 Eng. dial.
• SET UP to come down with or develop a sickness or disease ...1966 Amer. dial.
• TARLOCH to show symptoms of disease ...Bk1905 Sc.
DISEASED - adjectives
• ACRAZED † weakened, enfeebled, diseased in body, affected with illness, indisposed; impaired ...1521
• ILL-AFFECTED † affected with illness or indisposition; diseased ...1604
• LAZARLY † lazar-like, diseased ...1612-15
DISEASED - nouns
• LAZARET a house for the reception of the diseased poor, esp. lepers; a hospital ...1611
• LAZARETTO a house for the reception of the diseased poor, esp. lepers; a hospital ...1549
• LAZAR-HOUSE a house for lazars or diseased persons, esp. lepers ...1530
DISEASED - nouns, person
• LAZAR a poor and diseased person, usually one afflicted with a loathsome disease, esp. a leper ...1340 arch.
• OBJECT a deformed or diseased person; an imbecile; a miserable creature ...1718 Sc. & Eng. dial.
DISEASED - verbs
• RUN OF A GARGET to become diseased ...1615
• TAPIS † to languish, to pine away; to be mortally sick or diseased ...c1375 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• TAPISH † to languish, to pine away; to be mortally sick or diseased ...c1375 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
DISEMBARK - verbs
• DEBARK to disembark ...1654
• UNBARK † to disembark ...1555 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
DISEMBARKATION - nouns
• DEBARKATION the act of landing from a ship; disembarkation ...1756
• DEBARKMENT * the act of landing from a ship; disembarkation ...1742
DISEMBOWEL - verbs
• DEBOWEL † to disembowel ...1375
• GARBAGE † to disembowel; to remove the offal from; to gut fish ...1542
• GARBIDGE † to disembowel; to remove the offal from; to gut fish ...1542
• GARBISH † to disembowel; to remove the offal from; to gut fish ...1542
• UNBOWEL † to disembowel a person or animal; to eviscerate ...1552
DISEMBOWELLED - adjectives
• UNBOWELLED † disembowelled ...1592
DISEMBOWELLING - nouns
• UNBOWELLING † a disembowelling ...a1639
DISENCHANT - verbs
• DECHARM † to undo the effect of a charm or spell; to disenchant ...a1600
DISENTANGLE - verbs
• ELAQUEATE * to set free from a noose; to disentangle ...1656
• REDD to disentangle, to unravel; to clear up, to sort ...1641 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RID to disentangle, to unravel ...1790 Sc.
• UNFANKLE † to disentangle, to unwind ...1824 Sc.
• UNLEEZE to disentangle ...1889 Sc.
DISESTEEM - verbs
• NAUCIFY † to set nought by; to disesteem; to have a low opinion of; to consider worthless ...1656
DISFAVOUR - adjectives
• IN THE DOG-HOUSE in disgrace or disfavour ...1926 colloq.
DISFAVOUR - nouns
• MALGRACE † ill grace; ill favour; disfavour ...c1425
• OFFENCE † the condition of being regarded with displeasure; disfavour, disgrace ...1387
DISFAVOUR - nouns, person
• AGINNER one who opposes some specific position or point of view, or who tends to disfavour anything unfamiliar ...1941 Amer. dial.
DISFAVOUR - verbs
• BE IN GREAT UMBRAGE † to be in disfavour ...1647
• GET A DOWNER ON to regard with disfavour ...1915 sl., orig. Aust.
• HAVE A DERRY ON to regard with disfavour ...1883 Aust. & NZ sl.
• HAVE A DOWNER ON to regard with disfavour ...1915 sl., orig. Aust.
• HAVE A DOWN ON to regard with disfavour ...1828 sl., orig. Aust.
• HAVE A THING ABOUT to regard with disfavour, and implying and irrational or obsessive dislike ...1936 sl.
• HAVE ON THE COAT to place someone in a position of disfavour ...1940s Aust. sl.
• PUT ON THE COAT to place someone in a position of disfavour ...1940s Aust. sl.
DISFAVOUR - phrases
• IN SOMEONE'S BLACK BOOKS in disfavour with someone
• IN THE DOG BOX in disgrace or disfavour ...NZ colloq.
• IN THE DOGHOUSE in disgrace or disfavour ...colloq.
DISFIGURE - verbs
• ARRAY to thrash, to flog; to disfigure, to befoul ...L14 jocular
• BELIM † to cut off a limb or the limbs; to dismember, to mutilate; to disfigure ...c1205
• BERAY † 1. to disfigure, to dirty, to defile, to befoul with dirt, filth, ordure ...1530 obs. or arch.
† 2. to befoul, to stain, to disfigure; to asperse, to cover with abuse ...1576 obs. or arch.
• BLUDDER to disfigure the face in any way; to besmear with blood, mud, tears ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLUTHER to disfigure ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOOGER to disfigure, to damage ...1950 Amer. dial.
• BREAK SOMEONE'S FACE to beat and disfigure someone's face ...1896 Amer. sl.
• BUGGER to disfigure, to damage ...1950 Amer. dial.
• CHANGE SOMEONE'S FACE to beat and disfigure someone's face ...1896 Amer. sl.
• DEBELLISH †* to rob of beauty; to mar the beauty of, to disfigure ...1610
• DEDECORATE to disfigure; to do the opposite of decorating ...1804
• DETURPATE † to defile, to disfigure, to pollute, to contaminate; to debase ...1623
• DEVENUSTATE †* to deprive of beauty or grace; to disfigure, to deform ...1653
• HARELIP THE GOVERNMENT to disfigure, to destroy ...1960 Amer. dial.
• MAR to harm, to injure a person; later, to mangle, to disfigure ...c1205 arch.
• MARGULLIE † to disfigure, to mar, to mangle; to mismanage, to abuse; to mar any business; to bungle ...1721 Sc.
• MARTYR to cut down, to mutilate, to disfigure, to torture, to torment; to injure ...1882 Sc.
• MARTYRIZE † to disfigure or mutilate by the infliction of wounds or blows ...1635
• MURGULLY † to disfigure, to mar, to mangle; to mismanage, to abuse ...1721 Sc.
• UGLIFY to make hideous, ugly, or repulsive in appearance; to disfigure ...1576
• UNBEAUTY †* to render unbeautiful, to disfigure ...1495
• VISFIGURE to disfigure ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
DISFIGURED - adjectives
• MARRED disfigured, mutilated, damaged ...1870
DISFIGUREMENT - nouns
• CONVERSION JOB a disfigurement caused by a violent beating ...1969 UK sl.
• FACING † the act of defacing or disfiguring; defacement, disfigurement ...c1400
DISGRACE - adjectives
• DISGRACIVE †* tending to disgrace or reproach; disgraceful, shameful ...1602
• IGNOMINIOUS involving shame, disgrace, or obloquy; shameful, disgraceful, discreditable ...1526
• IGNOMIOUS † involving shame, disgrace or obloquy; disgraceful, shameful ...1574
• IN THE DOG BOX in disgrace or disfavour ...NZ colloq.
• IN THE DOG-HOUSE in disgrace or disfavour ...1926 colloq.
• IN THE RAGS in trouble or disgrace; in a dispute ...c1860 sl.
• OBLOQUIOUS * characterized by obloquy or evil-speaking; bringing disgrace or reproach; defamatory ...1611
DISGRACE - adverbs
• IN THE SUDS † in disgrace ...1611
DISGRACE - nouns
• BAFFLE † disgrace, affront ...c1645
• BISMER † shame, disgrace, reproach, mockery, scorn ...c893
• DEFAMATION † the bringing of ill fame or dishonour upon any one; disgrace, shame ...1303
• DEFAME † ill fame, evil repute; dishonour, disgrace, infamy ...1375
• DISCLANDER † reproach or reprobation called forth by what is considered shameful or wrong; public disgrace or opprobrium; scandal ...1362
• IGNOMINY dishonour, disgrace, shame; infamy; the condition of being in disgrace, etc. ...1540
• IGNOMY † dishonour, disgrace, shame; infamy ...1534
• LACK † disgrace, despite, reproach; the act of disparaging ...1710 Sc.
• OFFENCE † the condition of being regarded with displeasure; disfavour, disgrace ...1387
• OPPROBRE † opprobrium, disgrace, dishonour ...1490
• OPPROBRIOUSNESS † opprobrium, shame, disgrace ...a1540
• OPPROBRIUM 1. an occasion or cause of reproach or reprobation; something that brings disgrace ...1656
2. the disgrace or evil reputation attached to conduct considered shameful; infamy, reproach, disgrace, dishonour ...1683
• OPPROBRY † a condition of infamy, shame, disgrace, or reproach ...1432-50
• SHOND † shame, disgrace, infamy; scandal ...a900
• TASH a reproach, affront; disgrace ...1709 Sc.
DISGRACE - verbs
• BAFFLE † 1. to subject to public disgrace or infamy ...1548
† 2. to disgrace, to treat with contumely ...1592
• BAUCHLE † to subject to disgrace or ignominy; to vilify; to treat contemptuously ...c1470 Sc.
• DEDECORATE † to disgrace, to dishonour ...1609
• DEFAME † to bring ill fame, infamy or dishonour upon; to dishonour or disgrace; to render infamous ...1303 obs. or arch.
• DEHONESTATE †* to dishonour, to disgrace, to disparage, to slander, to calumniate ...1663
• DISCLANDER † to bring into public disgrace or opprobrium; to bring scandal upon ...c1385
• DO A PERSON SHAME † to inflict disgrace or injury on a person; to reproach a person
• HONISH † to bring to disgrace or ruin; to dishonour, insult; to destroy, put an end to ...a1300
• INDIGNIFY † to disgrace ...1821 Sc.
• LAY BY THE HEELS to overthrow; to disgrace
• PUT TO SHAME to bring into disgrace, bring disgrace on, esp. publicly
• SCANDAL † to disgrace
• SCORN ONE'S NAME UP. to incur disgrace, to expose oneself to condemnation ...1931 Amer. dial.
DISGRACE - phrases
• TAKE SHAME ON ONESELF to accept shame or disgrace as merited; to acknowledge that one is at fault
DISGRACED - adjectives
• BAFFLED † disgraced, dishonoured ...1671
• DEDECORATE † disgraced, disgraceful, dishonourable ...a1500
• DEFAMED † brought to disgrace, dishonoured, of ill fame ...1474
• OPPROBRIOUS * disgraced, dishonoured ...1804
• SHUTTERED in a state of total ignominy ...L19 sl.
DISGRACEFUL - adjectives
• DEDECOROUS † disgraceful, unbecoming, reproachful, shameful ...1755
• DEDECORATE † disgraced, disgraceful, dishonourable ...a1500
• DEDECOROSE † shameful, disgraceful, dishonourable, dishonest, unbecoming ...1727
• DEDECOROUS † disgraceful, reproachful, shameful, dishonourable, unbecoming, uncomely, unseemly, dishonest ...1727
• DEFAMOUS † infamous, disgraceful, dishonourable ...1426
• DISGRACIVE †* tending to disgrace or reproach; disgraceful, shameful ...1602
• OPPROBROUS † infamous, shameful, disgraceful, dishonourable ...c1530
• PROPUDIOUS †* shameful, infamous, disgraceful ...1629
• PUDENDOUS † worthy of shame; shameful; disgraceful ...1680 rare or obs.
• RAKE-SHAMED † disreputable, disgraceful ...1635
• RIDICULOUS shameful, disgraceful, scandalous ...1893 Eng. dial.
• SHAMEVOUS † shameful, disgraceful ...c1475
• SHONDFUL † shameful, disgraceful; infamous ...a900
• VITUPERIOUS † worthy of blame; hence, shameful, discreditable, disgraceful ...1612
DISGRACEFUL - nouns
• OPPROBRITY † quality of being disgraceful ...1751
DISGRACEFUL - nouns, person
• BISMER † person worthy of scorn; a disgraceful or lewd person; a pander or bawd ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc.
DISGRACEFULLY - adverbs
• OPPROBRIOUSLY † n a way involving shame or disgrace; with indignity, contumeliously, ignominiously, disgracefully ...1602 obs.
DISGRACING - nouns
• DEDECORATION * a disgracing, or dishonouring ...1658
DISGRUNTLE - verbs
• DISGRUBBLE †* disgruntle, to put into a sulky dissatisfaction or ill humour, to make discontented ...1689
• PEEVE to disgruntle; to annoy; to infuriate; to complain, to sulk, to pout ...1908 colloq., orig. US
DISGRUNTLED - adjectives
• CHOCKA disgruntled; bored; fed up ...c1920 Royal Navy sl.
• CHOCKER disgruntled; bored; fed up ...c1920 Royal Navy sl.
• CHUFFED displeased, disgruntled; annoyed and disappointed ...1960 Brit. sl.
• DEAD CHUFFED displeased, disgruntled ...20C army sl.
DISGRUNTLED - nouns, person
• OOLET a disgruntled, peevish, dismal person or child ...1908 Sc.
DISGUISE - adjectives
• UMBRATICAL † erving as a disguise or cloak ...1662
DISGUISE - adverbs
• INCOG in disguise; unknown ...1690 sl.
DISGUISE - nouns
• MASQUERADE disguise; false, outward show; pretense ...1674
DISGUISE - verbs
• AFFLUDE to injure the looks or appearance of anything; to disguise ...Bk1898 Sc.
• DISLIKEN † o make unlike, to disguise; to dissemble ...1611
• IMMASK †* to cover as with a mask; to disguise ...1596
• LAIN † to conceal, to hide; to be silent about, to disguise a fact ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc.
• OBVOLVE * to wrap round, to muffle up; to disguise ...1623
• PALLIATE † to hide, to conceal, to disguise ...1598
• PUT THE FAKEMS ON to disguise defects ...20C sl.
• UMBRAGE † to colour over, to disguise ...1675
• VARNISH to cover with a specious or deceptive appearance; to gloss over, to disguise ...1571
DISGUISED - adjectives
• GALVANISED in disguise ...L19 US sl.
• LAPPED † wrapped up, disguised ...1637
DISGUST - adjectives
• CARRION vile, loathsome, detestable; expressing disgust ...1826
• FASTIDIOUS † that creates disgust; disagreeable, distasteful, unpleasant, wearisome ...1531
• GREISSLICH having or producing a feeling of horror, disgust, or nausea; horrible, sickening, nauseating ...1872 Amer. dial.
DISGUST - nouns
• ABHORRENCY † the state of being abhorrent, or of holding a thing in hatred and disgust; extreme repugnance or dislike ...1605
• DISASTER disgust ...Bk1900 Sc.
• FASTIDIOUSNESS † loathing, disgust ...1533
• FASTIDIUM * disgust; feeling of weariness, tedium ...a1734
• HEART-SCALD disagreeable sensation, disgust, aversion ...1629 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• ICKYNESS disgust ...1960s US teen sl.
• OFFENCE † the fact of being annoying, unpleasant, or repulsive; offensiveness; something that causes annoyance or disgust; an offensive object, quality, feature or state of things; a nuisance ...c1430
• OFFENSION † hurt, injury, damage; displeasure, annoyance; what is offensive or causes disgust; wrong-doing, misdeed; fault ...c1374
• OFTHINKING † displeasure, vexation, disgust, grief, sorrow ...a1225
• PALL * a feeling of disgust arising from satiety or insipidity ...1711
• RED-RAG a source of annoyance or disgust ...1883 sl.
• RED-RAG TO A MAD-BULL, A a source of annoyance or disgust ...Bk1903 sl.
• SCALD trouble, vexation, injury; a disgust ...1813 Sc.
• SCOMFISH disgust; a strong dislike; a feeling of repulsion ...1899 Sc.
• SCREAMING ABDABS the horrors; utter disgust; abhorrence ...1950s sl.
• SICKNESS utter disgust or weariness ...1779
• UG an object of disgust; a bad or grotesque appearance; a person of disagreeable, disgusting manners ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
DISGUST - verbs
• ABOMINE † to abominate; to feel extreme disgust and hatred towards; to abhor, to loathe ...1683
• ACCLOY to disgust, to weary, to become offensive to ...1530
• BACKSET to disgust or upset ...1866 Sc.
• DISASTER to disgust ...Bk1900 Sc.
• FASTIDIATE †* to feel a disgust for; to loathe ...1618
• GIVE SOMEONE THE SICK to disgust ...1840 cant
• GREISSEL to disgust, to sicken, to nauseate, to irritate ...1939 Amer. dial.
• GROSS OUT to shock and disgust; to revolt; to repulse with crude language ...1965 Amer. student sl.
• HACK OFF to disgust one to a very great degree ...1965 Amer. sl.
• KECK to express strong dislike or disgust ...1681
• MAKE ONE'S TOES CURL to make one feel exquisite pleasure or extreme disgust ...colloq.
• MAKE SOMEONE PISS to annoy, to infuriate, to disgust ...L17 sl.
• SCALD to trouble, to pain, to vex; to disgust ...1877 Sc.
• SCALD THE HEART to trouble, to pain, to vex; to disgust ...1877 Sc.
• SCAN to look with disgust or disdain ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCOMFISH to disgust, to sicken ...1891 Sc.
• SCUMFISH to disgust, to sicken ...1891 Sc.
• SCUNDER to cause disgust, to loathe ...1910 Amer. dial.
• SCUNNER to cause disgust, to loathe ...1910 Amer. dial.
• SKEEVE to disgust, to repel ...1976 US sl.
• SKEEVE OUT to disgust, to repel ...1976 US sl.
• UG † to inspire or affect dread, loathing, or disgust ...a1225 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• UGG to feel abhorrence or disgust; to loathe; to cause disgust or nausea; to vomit ...1722 Sc. & Eng. dial.
DISGUST - interjections
• ACCABE! expression of disgust ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ACH-A-VIE! an exclamation of disgust or abhorrence ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• BACH! exclamation of disgust ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BALLS! an expression of disappointment, disgust, or resignation; utter nonsense! rubbish! ...1857 US sl.
• BAW! an exclamation of disgust, aversion, or contempt ...1377
• BEAR'S ASS! an exclamation of disgust ...1942 Amer. dial.
• BLATHERSKITE! an exclamation of annoyance or disgust ...1970 Amer. dial.
• BOSH! an exclamation of annoyance or disgust; nonsense! ...1852 sl.
• BOTHER! a mild expletive; an exclamation of annoyance or disgust ...1840 UK sl.
• BOTHERATION! a mild expletive; an exclamation of impatience, annoyance, or disgust ...1797 colloq.
• BUG-BITE AN' MOONSHINE! expressive of incredulity or disgust ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• BUG DUST! an expression of disgust, annoyance, etc. ...1982 Amer. dial.
• BULLCORN! an exclamation of disgust ...1970 Amer. dial.
• DEVIL AND TOM WALKER, THE! an exclamation of annoyance or disgust ...1914 Amer. dial.
• DICKENS AND TOM WALKER, THE! an exclamation of annoyance or disgust ...1908 Amer. dial.
• DING BUST IT! an exclamation of annoyance or disgust...1924 Amer. dial.
• DOG EAT YOUR SHAME! used to express complete disgust ...1958 Trinidad and Tobago usage
• EAT MY GOOBER! an exclamation of disgust or dislike ...1980 Amer. dial.
• ECH! an exclamation expressive of pity, surprise, or disgust ...1833 Sc.
• FAH! an exclamation of abhorrence or disgust ...1542
• FAUGH! an exclamation of abhorrence or disgust ...1542
• FEIGH! an exclamation of disgust or abomination ...1715 Sc.
• FIE! used to express mild disgust, annoyance etc. ...1250
• FOH! an exclamation of abhorrence or disgust ...1542
• FOOF! an exclamation of impatience, disgust, etc. ...1865 Sc.
• FOUGH! an exclamation of abhorrence or disgust ...1542
• GACH! an exclamation used to deter children from touching anything dirty or nasty; an exclamation of disgust ...1777 Eng. dial.
• GAG! an exclamation of disgust ...1980s US college sl.
• GAG ME! used for expressing disgust ...1982 US sl.
• GAG ME WITH A SPOON! used for expressing disgust ...1982 US sl.
• GARD! an exclamation of disgust on perceiving a bad smell ...1935 Sc.
• GARDUX! an exclamation of disgust ...1928 Sc.
• GARDY-PICK! † an expression of great disgust ...1824 Sc.
• GARRIE! an exclamation used on seeing anything disgusting ...1916 Sc.
• GOLLY NED! an exclamation of annoyance or disgust ...1967 Amer. dial.
• HELL ALL FRIDAY! used to express objection or disgust ...1966 Amer. dial.
• HELL'S FIRE! used as an expression of annoyance or disgust ...1965 Amer. dial.
• HELL'S FIRE AND LITTLE FISHES! used as an expression of annoyance or disgust ...1903 Amer. dial.
• HORSE APPLES! int. nonsense!; an exclamation of disgust, disappointment, etc. ...1933 US sl.
• HORSECRAP! nonsense!; an exclamation of disgust, disappointment, etc. ...1934 US sl.
• HORSE DOOKIE! nonsense!; an exclamation of disgust, disappointment, etc. ...1973 US sl.
• HORSEFEATHERS! nonsense!; an exclamation of disgust, disappointment, etc. ...1932 US sl.
• HORSE HOCKEY! nonsense!; an exclamation of disgust, disappointment, etc. ...1980 US sl.
• HORSE MANURE! nonsense!; an exclamation of disgust, disappointment, etc. ...1958 US sl.
• HORSE PUCKY! nonsense!; an exclamation of disgust, disappointment, etc. ...1975 US sl.
• HORSERADISH! nonsense!; an exclamation of disgust, disappointment, etc. ...1924 US sl.
• HORSESHIT! nonsense!; exclamation of disgust, disappointment, etc. ...1934 US sl.
• IDEA, THE! implies one's (supposed) shock or disgust on hearing a proposition ...20C sl.
• ISH! an expression of disgust ...1948 Amer. dial.
• ISHAMAY! an expression of disgust ...1966 Amer. dial.
• ISHAMY! an expression of disgust ...1948 Amer. dial.
• JEEZY-PEEZY! an exclamation of surprise or disgust ...1960 Amer. dial.
• NUTS! used to express disgust, disbelief, rejection, anger, etc. ...1910 Amer. sl.
• PAH! an exclamation of disgust ...1592
• PISH! an exclamation of contempt, impatience or disgust ...1592
• PSHAW! * an excl. of disgust, impatience, disbelief, etc.
• PUGH! an exclamation of disgust, as at an offensive odour
• PUH-LEEZE! give me a break! I do not believe that!; said with disgust ...sl.
• RADISHES! an exclamation of disgust and annoyance ...1970s US campus sl.
• RATS! an exclamation of annoyance, despair, disgust, or disapproval ...1886 orig. US
• SHAME! expressing shock, reproach, disgust, etc. ...ME
• SHEW! an expression of disdain or disgust ...1943 Amer. dial.
• SHIT FIRE! an oath; an expression of disgust ...1949 Amer. dial.
• SHIT FIRE AND FLAMES! an oath; an expression of disgust ...1949 Amer. dial.
• SHOO! an expression of disdain or disgust ...1883 Amer. dial.
• TEUGH! an exclamation of disgust, contempt, or impatience ...1870 Sc.
• TEW! an exclamation of disgust, contempt, or impatience ...1870 Sc.
• UFF-DA! an expression of surprise, aversion, disgust, or pain ...1950 Amer. dial.
• UGH! expressive of disgust ...1837
• VAH! † an exclamation of exultation, contempt, or disgust ...1382
• VERY IDEA, THE! implies one's (supposed) shock or disgust on hearing a proposition ...20C sl.
• WOULDN'T IT! a exclamation indicating dismay, disapproval, disgust, etc. ...Aust. sl.
• WOULDN'T IT RIP YOU? used to express disgust or exasperation ...1941 Aust. sl.
• WOULDN'T IT ROOT YOU! an exclamation of disgust, exasperation, or annoyance ...1940 Aust. & NZ
• YA! an exclamation of disgust, aversion, contempt, or malicious defiance ...1812
• YACKS! an exclamation of disgust ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAH! an exclamation of disgust, aversion, contempt, derision, or malicious defiance ...1812
• YAR! an exclamation of disgust, aversion, or malicious defiance ...1812
DISGUST - phrases
• FACE LIKE A TWISTED SANDSHOE, A used to describe someone who is exhibiting great disgust ...2000s NZ sl.
• WOULDN'T IT GIVE YOU THE PIP expression of disgust or exasperation ...20C
• WOULDN'T IT GIVE YOU THE SHITS expression of disgust or exasperation ...20C
• WOULDN'T IT GIVE YOU THE TOM-TITS expression of disgust or exasperation ...20C
• WOULDN'T IT MAKE YOU SPIT BLOOD a phrase of disgust ...c1910 Eng.
• WOULDN'T IT MAKE YOU SPIT CHIPS a phrase of disgust ...c1920 Aust.
• WOULDN'T IT RIP THE HARNESS OFF A NIGHTMARE expression of disgust or exasperation ...20C
• WOULDN'T IT RIP YOU expression of disgust or exasperation ...20C
• WOULDN'T IT ROOT YOU expression of disgust or exasperation ...20C
• WOULDN'T IT ROT YOUR SOCKS a phrase of disgust ...c1930 Aust.
DISGUSTED - adjectives
• AWLATED †* disgusted ...1297
• CHEESED OFF bored, disgusted, angry, fed-up ...1941 sl.
• FASTIDIOUS † that feels or is full of disgust; disgusted ...1534
• FEAST OF disgusted with; sated by; made nauseated by; nauseated ...1859 Amer. dial.
• FEEST disgusted with; sated by; made nauseated by; nauseated ...1859 Amer. dial.
• FEEST OF disgusted with; sated by; made nauseated by; nauseated ...1859 Amer. dial.
• GAGGED disgusted ...1968 US college sl.
• GROSSED disgusted ...1968 Amer. student sl.
• SCUNNERED disgusted ...1938 Amer. dial.
• SICK disgusted, mortified, chagrined ...1853 sl.
DISGUSTED - verbs
• BLOW UP to be disgusted ...1966 Amer. dial.
• DISGUST to detest, to be disgusted by ...1913 Amer. dial.
• GET A SCUMFISH AT to take a strong dislike to; to be disgusted at ...1899 Sc.
• SKEEVE to be disgusted by; to disgust; to be made squeamish by ...1996 Amer. dial.
DISGUSTING - adjectives
• ABIE LINCOLN disgusting, contemptible ...1988 UK rhyming sl. for 'stinking'
• ABRAHAM LINCOLN disgusting, contemptible ...1988 UK rhyming sl. for 'stinking'
• BABY-RAPING of a person: despicable, disgusting ...1950s US sl.
• CACK contemptible, unpleasant, disgusting, loathsome, inferior ...1996 UK sl.
• CACKY disgusting; contemptible; worthless; second-rate ...1970s sl.
• CRUMBY unpleasant; disagreeable; contemptible, repulsive, disgusting ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• DISREGUSTING disgusting ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• DOOKIE unpleasant, distasteful, disgusting ...1990s US campus sl.
• DOOKY unpleasant, distasteful, disgusting ...1990s US campus sl.
• EGG-SUCKING (derogatory) disgusting, mean, contemptible ...1875 Amer. dial.
• EXCREMENTAL unpleasant, disgusting; second-rate ...1960s euphemism for 'shitty'
• FARKAKTE unpleasant, disgusting ...1930s US sl.
• GROADY disgusting ...1965 US sl.
• GROATY disgusting ...1965 US sl.
• GRODDY disgusting ...1965 US sl.
• GRODY disgusting ...1965 US sl.
• GRODY TO THE MAX disgusting ...1965 US sl.
• GROSS disgusting, sickening; hence, unpleasant, unfortunate; displeasing, nasty ...1959 student sl.
• GROSSED-OUT disgusting ...1976 Amer. student sl.
• GROTTY grotesque; highly undesirable; disgusting; unpleasant; deplorable ...1964 sl.
• GRUNDY dirty, shabby, grimy, filthy, disgusting; disreputable, unpleasant ...1966 Amer. sl.
• GRUNGY disgusting; unpleasant; deplorable ...1965 sl., chiefly US
• ICKY distasteful, nauseating, unpleasant, disagreeable, disgusting ...1929 US sl., chiefly teen usage
• IKKY disgusting ...1939 sl.
• MAGGOTISH dirty, disgusting ...20C Irish sl.
• MAGGOTTY dirty, disgusting ...20C Irish sl.
• MAGGOTY dirty, disgusting ...20C Irish sl.
• MAWMISH † nauseous, disgusting ...1668
• MINGIN(G) smelly, disgusting, ugly, horrid, putrid, gross ...playground sl.
• NASTIFIED nasty, disgusting ...1810 Sc.
• NASTY-ASS of a place: dirty, disgusting ...1960s US sl.
• OFF disgusting, revolting, offensive ...1987 Aust. sl.
• ORNERY AS AN EGG-SUCKING HOUND mean, contemptible, disgusting ...1985 Amer. dial.
• PIECE-OF-SHIT disgusting; unattractive; unkempt ...1980s sl.
• PUKEY disgusting, revolting, repellent ...19C sl.
• PUKING disgusting ...20C sl.
• PUKISH disgusting ...20C sl.
• PUKY nasty; inferior; disgusting ...1965 Amer. sl.
• RANCHY dirty, disgusting, indecent ...E19 US sl.
• RANK second-rate, inferior, disgusting ...M18 sl.
• RANK-ASS second-rate, inferior, disgusting ...M18 sl.
• REGUSTING disgusting ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SADDER THAN A MAP very bad, terrible, disgusting ...1930s US Black sl.
• SCROUNGY disgusting ...1959 sl., orig.& chiefly US
• SCUZZY disgusting ...1968 sl., chiefly Amer.
• SHITHOUSE unpleasant; deplorable, disgusting, contemptible ...1972 sl.
• SHITTY unpleasant; deplorable; disgusting; contemptible; awful ...1924 sl.
• SICK AND WRONG absolutely impossible, unthinkable, totally disgusting; also used ironically ...1980s US campus sl.
• SKEEVEY disgusting ...1990s sl.
• SKEEVIE disgusting ...1976 US sl.
• SKEEVY nasty, repellent; disgusting ...1976 Amer. student sl.
• SKEGGY unpleasant, disgusting; the implication is of rotting or faecal matter ...1990s sl.
• UGFOU disgusting ...Bk1905 Sc.
• UGGIN disgusting, loathsome, nauseating; frightful; horrible; ghastly ...Bk1905 Sc.
• UGGING causing loathing or disgust; loathsome, detestable, frightful ...1832 Sc.
• UGSOME ugly, hideous, disgusting, loathsome, nauseating; frightful; horrible; ghastly ...c1400 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• UNLOVESOME † unlovely, disgusting, repulsive ...1725 Sc.
• VILD unpleasant, disagreeable, portending evil or mischief, disgusting, filthy ...1836 Sc.
• WLATSOME † loathsome, detestable; disgusting, abominable, hateful ...a1300
• YACK disgusting ...2000s sl.
• YECCHY disgusting ...1969 US sl.
• YUCKY disgusting ...1970 sl.
• YUKKY disgusting ...1970 sl.
• ZYMOTIC lousy, very bad, disgusting ...1963 teen sl.
• ZYMY lousy, very bad, disgusting ...1963 teen sl.
DISGUSTING - nouns
• ABOMINATION † an unpleasant or disgusting amount, etc. ...1604
• CHICKENSHIT a disgusting, unacceptable action or situation ...1940s sl., orig. US
• CRUD disgusting material ...a1508
• DRECK disgusting material ...1922 sl.
• DREK disgusting material ...1922 sl.
• FEDITIES † foul or disgusting practices ...1539
• GAGGER a disgusting person or thing ...1980s US college sl.
• GOO disgusting material, usually viscous ...1900 sl., orig. US
• GROSS-OUT a revolting or disgusting thing, idea, action, etc. ...a1968 Amer. sl., orig. student usage
• GROT dirt, dirty or disgusting material, filth ...1971 Brit. sl.
• GUNGE an unidentifiable or disgusting dirty, messy, or sticky substance; general filth ...1965 colloq.
• GUNK disgusting material, usually viscous ...1932 sl., orig. US
• HILL OF SHIT anybody or anything unpleasant, disgusting, of poor quality etc.; a disliked person; a piece of gross hypocrisy ...1940s sl., orig. US
• HORROR SHOW an occasion or experience that is embarrassing, disgusting, frightening, disastrous, or the like; anything unpleasant ...1959 Amer. sl.
• ICK anything disgusting ...1940s sl.
• KEECH something distasteful or disgusting ...1970s sl.
• KEEK something distasteful or disgusting ...1970s sl.
• MUCK anything considered as disgusting, worthless, or abhorrent ...L19 sl.
• NASTIES any unpleasant, disgusting, threatening or scary things or persons ...1930s US sl.
• PIECE OF SHIT anybody or anything unpleasant, disgusting, of poor quality etc.; a disliked person; a piece of gross hypocrisy ...1940s sl., orig. US
• PILE OF CRAP anybody or anything unpleasant, disgusting, of poor quality etc.; a disliked person; a piece of gross hypocrisy ...1940s sl., orig. US
• PILE OF SHIT anybody or anything unpleasant, disgusting, worthless, of poor quality etc.; a disliked person; a piece of gross hypocrisy ...1940s sl., orig. US
• PILE OF SHITE anybody or anything unpleasant, disgusting, of poor quality etc.; a disliked person; a piece of gross hypocrisy ...1940s sl., orig. US
• SCUZ(Z) disgusting material ...1988 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• SHIT-CHUTE a disgusting, filthy place ...2000s sl.
• SHITHOUSE a disgusting or contemptible thing ...sl.
• SKAINTCH something seen as repulsive, disgusting, etc. ...1990s US campus & teen sl.
• SKANCH something seen as repulsive, disgusting, etc. ...1990s US campus & teen sl.
• SKEEVIE something disgusting ...1976 Amer. dial.
• SORE CUP OF TEA something sad, painful, or disgusting ...1889 Eng. dial.
• TURN-OFF something disgusting ...1975 sl.
• VARG messiness, dirty or disgusting work or conditions ...1908 Sc.
• YUCK messy or disgusting material ...1966 sl.
• YUK messy or disgusting material ...1966 sl.
DISGUSTING - nouns, person
• ALTER KOCKER a mean, disgusting and nasty old man ...1943 US sl.
• CHEESEDICK a disgusting or contemptible fellow; a stupid person ...1986 US sl.
• CHEESEDIX a disgusting or contemptible fellow; a stupid person ...1986 US sl.
• CHEESE DONG a disgusting or contemptible fellow; a stupid person ...1986 US sl.
• CHICKENSHIT a contemptible, disgusting person ...1940s sl., orig. US
• CHUD a disgusting person ...1986 US sl.
• GAGGER a disgusting person or thing ...1980s US college sl.
• HACKSLAVER a dirty, slovenly fellow; an idle, dissolute, good-for-nothing man; a disgusting and silly fellow ...1790 Eng. dial.
• HAIRBAG an unpleasant, disgusting person ...1970s sl.
• HILL OF SHIT anybody or anything unpleasant, disgusting, of poor quality etc.; a disliked person; a piece of gross hypocrisy ...1940s sl., orig. US
• MEFF a dirty, smelly individual; a person with disgusting habits ...c1960s UK playground sl.
• MEFFER a dirty, smelly individual; a person with disgusting habits ...c1960s UK playground sl.
• MUCK anyone considered disgusting, worthless, or abhorrent ...L19 sl.
• NASTIES any unpleasant, disgusting, threatening or scary things or persons ...1930s US sl.
• PIECE OF SHIT anybody or anything unpleasant, disgusting, of poor quality etc.; a disliked person; a piece of gross hypocrisy ...1940s sl., orig. US
• PILE OF CRAP anybody or anything unpleasant, disgusting, of poor quality etc.; a disliked person; a piece of gross hypocrisy ...1940s sl., orig. US
• PILE OF SHIT anybody or anything unpleasant, disgusting, worthless, of poor quality etc.; a disliked person; a piece of gross hypocrisy ...1940s sl., orig. US
• PILE OF SHITE anybody or anything unpleasant, disgusting, of poor quality etc.; a disliked person; a piece of gross hypocrisy ...1940s sl., orig. US
• PUKE a disgusting or revolting person; a despised person ...M19 colloq.
• SICKO a disgusting or disturbingly revolting person; a mentally unstable person, with overtones of sexual perversion; a pervert or someone with a warped or perverted sense of humour ...1970s sl.
• SKAINTCH somebody seen as repulsive, disgusting, etc. ...1990s US campus & teen sl.
• SKANCH somebody seen as repulsive, disgusting, etc. ...1990s US campus & teen sl.
• SKEEVE a disgusting person ...1976 US sl.
• SKEEVIE a disgusting person ...1955 US teen sl.
• SKEEVOSA a disgusting person ...1995 US sl.
• SKOOCHIE a disgusting, promiscuous woman ...1990s US Black & campus sl.
• UG an object of disgust; a bad or grotesque appearance; a person of disagreeable, disgusting manners ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
DISGUSTING - verbs
• GAG to find disgusting ...1960s US college sl.
DISGUSTING - interjections
• GAGGERS! an exclamation of disgust ...c1920 Sc.
• GROSS ME OUT! I'm disgusted! that's terribly disgusting! ...1980 Amer. student sl.