Complete Definition of "repulsive"

English

Etymology
repulse + -ive

Pronunciation
AHD|/rĭ-pŭl'sĭv/ or /r�-pŭl'sĭv/

Adjective
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  1. tending to rouse aversion or to repulse
  2. context|physics having the capacity to repel

Synonyms
repellent
similar: disgusting, vile

Antonyms
(tending to rouse aversion) attractive
(physics, having the capacity to repel) attractive

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Revision and Credits for"repulsive"
  • 2007-11-25 06:04 - Tohru - Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/71.197.165.156|71.197.165.156]] ([[User_talk:71.197.165.156|Talk]]); changed back to last version by [[User:Interwicket|Interwicket]]

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