repulsive

🇺🇸 /rɪˈpʌlsɪv/ 🇬🇧 /rɪˈpʌlsɪv/
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adjective
R

Very unpleasant or causing strong dislike.

The smell from the garbage was so repulsive that everyone covered their noses.

R

Pushing away or causing to be pushed away.

The repulsive forces between the magnets caused them to move apart.

translation

adj. Very unpleasant or causing strong dislike.; Pushing away or causing to be pushed away.