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excite vs gross out

gross out vs excite

excite and gross out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
excite No No Yes No
gross out No No Yes No
As verbs, gross out is a hyponym of excite; that is, gross out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than excite:
  • excite: stir feelings in
  • gross out: fill with distaste
excite (verb) gross out (verb)
act as a stimulant lose one's nerve
produce a magnetic field in fill with distaste
raise to a higher energy level
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
to evoke sexual feelings
arouse or elicit a feeling
cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
stir feelings in
Difference between excite and gross out

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