Repulsive - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |rɪˈpʌlsɪv|  American pronunciation of the word repulsive
Brit.  |rɪˈpʌlsɪv|  British pronunciation of the word repulsive

adjective

- offensive to the mind (syn: abhorrent, detestable, obscene, repugnant)
repulsive behavior
the most repulsive character in recent novels
- so extremely ugly as to be terrifying (syn: hideous)
a repulsive mask

Extra examples

Magnets have a repulsive effect on each other.

...a repulsive display of shameless flattery that made the embarrassed actor wrinkle his nose in disgust...

Many people find slugs repulsive.

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