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repulsive

The word “repulsive” has 3 syllables: re-pul-sive

It's pronounced as /rɪˈpʌlsɪv/

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In the thesaurus, “repulsive” has 84 synonyms and 44 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for repulsive along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for repulsive

Antonyms for repulsive

Meanings of repulsive

  • adjective
    1. Tending to rouse aversion or to repulse.
    2. Having the capacity to repel.
    3. Cold, reserved, forbidding.

Example Sentences

  • The smell coming from the garbage was extremely repulsive.
  • Many people found his rude behavior repulsive.
  • The movie’s villain had a repulsive personality that made everyone dislike him.
  • She stepped back from the repulsive sight of the spoiled food.
  • His attitude toward others was so repulsive that no one wanted to work with him.

On this page you'll find 128 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to repulsive, such as: abhorrent, abominable, acceptable, agreeable, alluring, appalling, appealing.

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