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Definition of Repulsive
1. Adjective. Offensive to the mind. "The most repulsive character in recent novels"
Exact synonyms: Abhorrent, Detestable, Obscene, Repugnant
Similar to: Offensive
Derivative terms: Abhor, Abhorrence, Obscenity, Obscenity, Repugnance, Repel, Repel, Repulsiveness
Similar to: Offensive
Derivative terms: Abhor, Abhorrence, Obscenity, Obscenity, Repugnance, Repel, Repel, Repulsiveness
2. Adjective. Possessing the ability to repel. "A repulsive force"
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Attributes: Repulsion, Repulsive Force
Antonyms: Attractive
Derivative terms: Repel, Repel, Repulsiveness
Attributes: Repulsion, Repulsive Force
Antonyms: Attractive
Derivative terms: Repel, Repel, Repulsiveness
3. Adjective. So extremely ugly as to be terrifying. "A repulsive mask"
Definition of Repulsive
1. a. Serving, or able, to repulse; repellent; as, a repulsive force.
Definition of Repulsive
1. Adjective. tending to rouse aversion or to repulse ¹
2. Adjective. (context: physics) having the capacity to repel ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Repulsive
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Repulsive
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