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be revolted by

[bi rɪˈvoʊltɪd baɪ]
verb phrase
ser repugnado por; sentir repugnância por
1. to feel disgust, horror, or strong disapproval toward something or someone
She was revolted by the unsanitary conditions in the restaurant.
Ela foi repugnada pelas condições insalubres do restaurante.
2. to experience a strong negative emotional reaction to something morally wrong or physically disgusting
He was revolted by the cruelty shown in the film.
Ele sentiu repugnância pela crueldade mostrada no filme.
NYC Slang
be grossed out by
Synonyms
be disgusted bybe appalled bybe repulsed bybe sickened byfind repugnant
Antonyms
be attracted tobe delighted byenjoyappreciate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sentir repugnância por; estar repugnado/a por
commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
sentir asco de; estar enojado/a com
asco is frequently used colloquially
Rio de Janeiro
ficar nojado/a com
nojado/a is more informal and conversational
Portugal
estar repugnado/a por; sentir nojo de
repugnância is more formal; nojo is common in speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn one's stomach
make one's blood boil
stick in one's craw
leave a bad taste in one's mouth
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