Thursday, August 1, 2013

disgust, discussed

Disgust or disgust means to cause aversion or repugnance, or to cause nausea through shocking or offensive images, ideas, or behavior--
He likes to shock or disgust people with his weird philosophy.
This movie may disgust you.

Disgust may also be a noun ( thing or idea ), meaning a strong feeling of aversion or repugnance--
He looked at the mess with disgust.
He couldn't hide the disgust he felt when he heard what they had done.

Discussed or discussed ( rhymes with disgust ) is the past tense ( yesterday, or some time ago ) of "discuss", meaning to talk or argue about--
They discussed it until quitting time, but were no closer to a solution.
We discussed every possible objection, and then agreed on the final proposal.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"The violent film caused disgust, and was much discussed in the press."

Note- "disgust" may be used as a verb--
I disgust them; you disgust them; he disgusts them; we are all disgusting.
They were disgusted.
When "disgust" is used as a noun ( thing or idea ), it does not have or need a plural--
She felt some disgust.
He felt much disgust.


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