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Synonyms

revulsive

American  
[ri-vuhl-siv] / rɪˈvʌl sɪv /

adjective

  1. tending to alter the distribution of blood by revulsion.

noun

  1. a revulsive agent, especially one that causes revulsion.

revulsive British  
/ rɪˈvʌlsɪv /

adjective

  1. of or causing revulsion

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. med a counterirritant

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • revulsively adverb

Etymology

Origin of revulsive

1610–20; < Latin revuls ( us ) ( see revulsion) + -ive

Example Sentences

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His pre-emptive legal action strongly denied her allegations, labelling them "revulsive and untrue".

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2024

Huxley's original story is both inspired by and a revulsive reaction to the society-wide fascination with science and the technological advancement ramping up between the two World Wars.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2020

This is the only really revulsive show that has opened this season, pretending to a depth and insight that it totally lacks.

From Time Magazine Archive

Then she found the strength to carry her on to the end of her revulsive errand.

From The Paternoster Ruby by Walk, Charles Edmonds

To attain this end, the antiphlogistic and revulsive plans, graduated to the age and strength of the patient, and to the violence of the disease are recommended.

From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin

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