Definitions

revulsive

[ri-vuhl-siv] / rɪˈvʌl sɪv /

ADJECTIVE

repugnant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abhorrent abominable contradictory disgusting distasteful incompatible objectionable odious revolting vile

WEAK

adverse against alien antagonistic antipathetic averse conflicting counter creepy different disagreeable extraneous extrinsic foreign foul hateful horrid in opposition inconsistent inconsonant inimical invidious loathsome nasty nauseating noisome offensive opposed opposite repellent sickening unconformable unfitted unfriendly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreeable delightful good likeable nice pleasant pleasing

WEAK

friendly

Example Sentences

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His pre-emptive legal action strongly denied her allegations, labelling them "revulsive and untrue".

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2024

Huxley's original story is both inspired by and a revulsive reaction to the society-wide fascination with science and the technological advancement ramping up between the two World Wars.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2020

This is the only really revulsive show that has opened this season, pretending to a depth and insight that it totally lacks.

From Time Magazine Archive

Then she found the strength to carry her on to the end of her revulsive errand.

From The Paternoster Ruby by Walk, Charles Edmonds

The injected water dilates the constricted portion of the gut and arouses a revulsive impulse to expel the invading water.

From Intestinal Ills Chronic Constipation, Indigestion, Autogenetic Poisons, Diarrhea, Piles, Etc. Also Auto-Infection, Auto-Intoxication, Anemia, Emaciation, Etc. Due to Proctitis and Colitis by Jamison, Alcinous B. (Alcinous Burton)

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