repulsive

Meanings

• Adjective

  Causing a strong feeling of disgust or aversion.

• Adjective

  Tending to drive away or repel.

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Antonyms

attractive , attractive

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Synonyms

disgusting , vile , repellent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with repulsive
revolves , repose , opposes , proposes

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Variants

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repulsive , repulsively , repulsiveness , repulsivenesses

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Forms

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repulsively, more repulsive, most repulsive

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Etymology

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From Latin repulsus, past participle of repellere, meaning 'to drive back'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'repulsive force' is used in physics to describe the force that pushes two unlike charges apart.

2. In psychology, the term 'repulsion' refers to the avoidance of certain stimuli due to their unpleasant or aversive qualities.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aversion: A strong feeling of dislike or disgust.

2. Disgust: An emotional response to something perceived as unpleasant or offensive.

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Culture

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The word 'repulsive' has been used extensively in literature to describe unpleasant or disgusting characters or situations. For instance, in Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', the monster is described as repulsive due to his appearance and demeanor.

How to Memorize "repulsive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a strong negative reaction when encountering something repulsive, such as wrinkling your nose and taking a step back.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'repulsive' with strong negative emotions, such as disgust or aversion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Repels Us' to remember the meaning of the word.

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