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be repulsive

VERB
disgust
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bother disenchant displease disturb insult irk nauseate offend outrage revolt shock sicken turn off upset
STRONG
abominate pall pique repulse scandalize surfeit
WEAK
cloy fill with loathing gross out make one sick offend morals of put off reluct turn one's stomach
Antonyms
STRONGEST
appease calm compliment delight help make happy order please soothe
WEAK
admire appeal desire esteem like love respect revere

Example Sentences

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"The City of Blackfoot and its Police Department have a highly valued relationship with the Tribes and we find Sheriff Rowland's comments to be repulsive," Carroll said in a statement obtained by KIFI.

From Fox News • Dec. 19, 2021

Rich: Something can be repulsive and thrilling at the same time.

From Slate • Oct. 10, 2019

Wherever, therefore, the film departs from the original story it is purely with the idea of eliminating what would be repulsive to a moving picture audience.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2018

At the very least, the candidate ought not to be repulsive to so many.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2018

That would be repulsive, as well as ruin the children’s dinner.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood