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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   That which causes revulsion; a revulsive remedy or agent.

Adjective

1. 1
   Causing revulsion.

   "It was so clearly a bad idea. It had certainly given her enough squirming, revulsive qualms, before she’d done it."

Synonyms

All synonyms

abhorrentantiphonalcataclysmiccatastrophicinsurrectionaryinvidious

Example

More examples

"These mushrooms have a revulsive effect. If you drink alcohol after having eaten them, you will feel very sick."

Etymology

From Middle French révulsif.

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