Repulsive - English meaning

adjective

Inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant.

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Racism was abhorrent to us all

adjective

Morally very bad

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An abhorrent crime, racism of any kind is abhorrent to me.

adjective

Deserving intense dislike.

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I found the film's violence detestable

adjective

Offensive to the mind

adjective

Used to refer to people or things that you hate very much

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A detestable coward

adjective

Arousing revulsion or strong indignation.

Usage examples:

He had the most disgusting rotten teeth

verb

Cause (someone) to feel revulsion or strong disapproval.

Usage examples:

They were disgusted by the violence

Highly offensive

adjective

Extremely bad or unpleasant.

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Execrable cheap wine

adjective

Very bad

Usage examples:

An execrable performance, some critics praised the acting, but all condemned the execrable plot.

adjective

Offensive to the senses, especially through having a disgusting smell or taste or being dirty.

Usage examples:

A foul odour

noun

(in sport) an unfair or invalid stroke or piece of play, especially one involving interference with an opponent.

Usage examples:

The midfielder was booked for a foul on ford

adverb

Contrary to the rules; unfairly.

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That's the real problem: even guys who want to play fair are under pressure from cheaters to play f…

adjective

Arousing, deserving of, or filled with hatred.

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That hateful arrogant woman

adjective

Filled with or causing strong dislike

Usage examples:

She said some hateful things about me.

adjective

Causing hatred or disgust; repulsive.

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This loathsome little swine

adjective

Extremely unpleasant

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He's a loathsome man., i found their behaviour loathsome and offensive., i hope the judge hands dow…

adjective

Very bad or unpleasant.

Usage examples:

Plastic bags burn with a nasty, acrid smell

noun

An unpleasant or harmful person or thing.

Usage examples:

A water conditioner to neutralize chlorine and other nasties

Offensive or even (of persons) malicious

adjective

Causing or liable to cause a feeling of nausea or disgust; disgusting.

Usage examples:

The stench was nauseating

verb

Affect with nausea.

Usage examples:

The thought of food nauseated her

adjective

Making you feel as if you are going to vomit

Usage examples:

The tv news can be pretty nauseating at times.

adjective

Arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive.

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I find his theory objectionable in its racist undertones

adjective

Causing offense or opposition

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Objectionable behavior

adjective

Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.

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The allegations made are deeply offensive to us

noun

An attacking military campaign.

Usage examples:

An impending military offensive against the guerrillas

Unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses

adjective

Able to repel a particular thing; impervious to a particular substance.

Usage examples:

Water-repellent nylon

noun

A substance that deters insects or other pests from approaching or settling.

Usage examples:

A flea repellent

noun

A substance used to repel something

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Insect/mosquito repellent, repellent behaviour/beliefs, i find any cruelty to children utterly repe…

adjective

Extremely distasteful; unacceptable.

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Cannibalism seems repugnant to us

adjective

Causing a feeling of strong dislike or disgust

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The trade in wild animals was repugnant to most people.

adjective

Causing intense disgust; disgusting.

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There was a revolting smell that lingered in the air

verb

Take violent action against an established government or ruler; rebel.

Usage examples:

The iceni revolted and had to be suppressed

adjective

Disgusting

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I’ve never eaten such revolting food!

adjective

Causing or liable to cause a feeling of nausea or disgust.

Usage examples:

A sickening stench of blood

verb

Make (someone) feel disgusted or appalled.

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She was sickened by the bomb attack

adjective

Extremely unpleasant; causing you to experience unpleasant feelings

Usage examples:

She slipped and fell with a sickening thud.

adjective

Extremely unpleasant.

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He has a vile temper

adjective

Evil or disgusting

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He responded with the vilest language imaginable., a vile mood/temper

adjective

Unpleasant, immoral, and unacceptable

Usage examples:

This vile policy of ethnic cleansing must be stopped.