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repulsive
re·pul·sive [ ri púlssiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. very unpleasant: making somebody feel disgust or very strong dislike
2. repellent: tending to repel

re·pul·sive·ly adverb
re·pul·sive·ness noun

Word Usage

See repellent.
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