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How to pronounce repulsive

IPA transcription: [ɹi'pʌlsɪv]

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Adjective

  • possessing the ability to repel

    “a repulsive force”

Adjective

  • offensive to the mind

    “an abhorrent deed”

    “the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee”

    “morally repugnant customs”

    “repulsive behavior”

    “the most repulsive character in recent novels”

  • so extremely ugly as to be terrifying

    “a hideous scar”

    “a repulsive mask”

Usage examples

  • I find crumpets totally repulsive and disgusting.
  • This was the first time he made a rather repulsive impression on me.
  • I find crumpets totally repulsive and disgusting.
  • I find crumpets totally repulsive and disgusting.
  • I find crumpets totally repulsive and disgusting.
  • I find crumpets totally repulsive and disgusting.
  • "Smalahove" is considered by most people to be unappealing or even repulsive.
  • The ideal gas law must be corrected when attractive and repulsive forces are considered.
  • I find crumpets totally repulsive and disgusting.
  • I find crumpets totally repulsive and disgusting.