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repulsive

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/rɪˈpʌlsɪv/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/rɪˈpʌlsɪv/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ri pul′siv)

repulsive
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Sense: Disgusting

Synonyms:

repugnant, odious, offensive Collocations, despicable Collocations, abhorrent

Antonyms:

pleasant Collocations, wonderful Collocations, enchanting, beautiful Collocations, wonderful Collocations, charming Collocations, inviting, alluring, attractive Collocations, good-looking Collocations, agreeable Collocations

Sense: Capable of repelling

Synonyms:

repellent, offensive Collocations, pugnacious, obstinate

Antonyms:

yielding, obedient, surrendering, capitulating, malleable, appeasing, easygoing Collocations, inoffensive

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