revolting things

[/rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ θɪŋz/]
noun phrase
coisas repugnantes
1. Objects, ideas, or behaviors that are extremely disgusting, offensive, or morally objectionable; things that provoke strong negative reactions of disgust or rebellion
The revolting things found in the abandoned warehouse shocked the investigators.
As coisas repugnantes encontradas no armazém abandonado chocaram os investigadores.
2. Acts or conditions that inspire rebellion or resistance due to their abhorrent nature
The documentary exposed the revolting things happening in that facility.
O documentário expôs as coisas revoltantes que aconteciam naquela instalação.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'revolting things' can refer either to physically disgusting objects or to morally offensive situations. In Brazil, the phrase is often used in news media when discussing corruption or human rights violations. In the USA, it's commonly used in everyday speech to express strong disapproval of both physical and moral transgressions.
NYC Slang
gross stuff; nasty stuff; straight-up rank stuff
Synonyms / Sinônimos
disgusting thingsabhorrent thingsoffensive thingsrepugnant thingsvile thingsobnoxious thingsappalling things
Antonyms / Antônimos
delightful thingsappealing thingspleasant thingsagreeable thingsattractive things

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coisas repugnantes; coisas revoltantes
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
coisas nojenta; bagaço revoltante
More colloquial, informal tone
São Paulo
coisas asquerosas; coisas abomináveis
Formal and informal usage equally common
Portugal
coisas repugnantes; coisas nojentas
Slight preference for 'nojento' over 'repugnante' in casual speech

Related Words

disgustingrepulsiveabominableloathsomerepugnantoffensivevile

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn one's stomach
make one's skin crawl
be enough to make you want to puke
revolt against something
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