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repulsive adj

Repulsive means causing strong dislike or disgust. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of repulsive

  • causing strong dislike or disgust

Usage examples of repulsive

The smell from the spoiled meat was so repulsive that everyone left the kitchen.

She found his cruelty to animals repulsive and refused to work with him again.

The movie used repulsive images of decay to make the abandoned house feel disgusting.

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