Associations to the word «Repulsive»

Wiktionary

REPULSIVE, adjective. Tending to rouse aversion or to repulse
REPULSIVE, adjective. (physics) having the capacity to repel

Dictionary definition

REPULSIVE, adjective. Offensive to the mind; "an abhorrent deed"; "the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee"; "morally repugnant customs"; "repulsive behavior"; "the most repulsive character in recent novels".
REPULSIVE, adjective. Possessing the ability to repel; "a repulsive force".
REPULSIVE, adjective. So extremely ugly as to be terrifying; "a hideous scar"; "a repulsive mask".

Wise words

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