Everyone has that one word that makes them cringe when they hear or read it. Sometimes, people are with you on it, and agree that that word is the absolute worst. Other times, it feels like more of a "you" problem. Either way, if you can find the word you hate on this list, make sure to remind people of all the handy dandy synonyms that exist for it, so they can use them instead.

1. Moist

The most commonly hated word, according to the Haters of Certain Words Association (an organization I just made up but should totally exist). This word has a habit of making people want to curl up their toes, slap on some ear muffs, and slink away in disgust.

Instead, use: "damp," "humid," "dewy," or even "not dry."

2. Weasel

A bit more atypical, this word has still been known to give people the heebie-jeebies. And if that word bothers you, my apologies.

Instead, use: "sneak," "squealer," "deceiver," or, my personal favorite, "stool pigeon."

3. Chunks/Chunky

Apparently, even when in the context of ice cream flavors, this word has a way of getting to people.

Instead, use: "block," "lump," "piece," "hunk," or, if that's too close, "nugget."

4. Moldy

Bringing up an image of spores and fuzz on your bread or other undesirable places, this word is grimy indeed.

Instead, use: "Rotting," "smelly," "dirty," or "stuffy."

5. Clogged

Whether it's your nose or your drain, use of this word has been known to tie people's stomachs up in knots.

Instead, use: "obstructed," "congested," "closed," or "stuffed."

6. Bamboozle

This one may seem a little out-there, but I have a friend who swears by the awfulness of this word, and claims other people hate it as well. This is for her.

Instead, use: "befuddle," "mystify," "perplex," or "baffle."

7. Ointment

I bet this one hit it right on the nose for some people, who hate the way these vowels and consonants work together to make this peculiar sounding word.

Instead, use: "balm," "salve," "lotion," or "dressing."

8. Secretion

Yuck! Okay, the images this word brings up make me squirm, too. The word "secret" is totally fine. But add an extra 'e' or the 'tion' and it's an ugly sight.

Instead, use: "movement," "seepage," "flow," or "excretion."

9. Quiver

This is a weird one, too. It's hit-or-miss in terms of people loathing the sound of it, but those that do, abhor it.

Instead, use: "shake," "shiver," "shudder," or "tremor."

10. Mucus

I consider this to be a pretty vanilla word in terms of grossness, but it's dearly hated by some, and so it is included.

Instead, use: "snot," "goo," "gunk," or "glop."

11. Vomit/Upchuck

To the people who hate these words, I feel for you, but I also wonder if you're the same people who find the sight of it so disgusting that upon seeing it you do it yourself. If so, that sucks- my apologies.

Instead, use: "heave," "regurgitate," "ruminate," or "be seasick", which might not always be applicable, but is very quaint.

12. Bulbous

This word is easily replaceable, and so there's really no excuse to use it, ever, for the sake of those who detest it.

Instead, use: "curved," "rounded," "arched," or "orbed."

13. Fester

Unfortunately, many of the words one could use to replace this upsetting one are also prone to making people curl up their lip in distaste. Still, we can try.

Instead, use: "blister," "canker," "ulcer," and "chafe."

14. Titillate

Personally I find this word funny, but others definitely do not share my opinion, and would rather the rest of the world refrained from ever uttering this word again.

Instead, use: "tickle," "amuse," "entertain," or "tease."

15. Queasy

For this word, I'm not sure if it's the feeling it brings up in one's memory or the way the letters themselves are arranged, but it drives some people crazy to hear it used.

Instead, use: "sickly," "anxious," "squeamish," or "uneasy."