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repulsive definition
re·pul·sive (ri pul′siv)
adjective
- tending to repel
- causing strong dislike or aversion; disgusting; offensive
- characterized by, or having the nature of, repulsion
Etymology: ML repulsivus
Related Forms:
- repulsively re·pul′·sively adverb
- repulsiveness re·pul′·sive·ness noun
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