repulsive

//rɪˈpʌlsɪv//
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Adjective

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1

Causing intense disgust or aversion; extremely unpleasant or offensive.

The smell coming from the garbage was repulsive.

2

(Physics) Relating to or exerting a force that pushes objects apart.

The repulsive force between two magnets with the same poles facing each other pushes them apart.

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